This injury often occurs when a person's knees strike the dashboard during a motor vehicle accident. The fracture can occur to the femoral head, femoral neck, or at the proximal end of the femur, just below the neck of the bone. Pain is localized, but some patients complain of pain in the knee. Surrounding tissue may be discolored. Swelling may be evident.
Patient is unable to move limb while on their back.
Patient complains about being unable to stand. Foot on injured side usually turns outward. Injured limb may appear shorter. Move the patient as little as possible. Determine status of circulation and nerve function distal to the injury.