Forensic assessment of adverse outcomes of isolated diaphyseal femoral fractures

Abstract

Fractures of the femur diaphysis are one of the most frequent mechanical injuries of the skeleton, however, the frequency and causes of development of complicated post-traumatic period are not well understood. The aim of this work was to study the causes of development of adverse outcomes of isolated diaphyseal femural fractures. Object and methods of the work. A retrospective analysis of the protocols of clinical and radiological examination of 21 patients with adverse outcomes of a femoral diaphysis fracture, which, according to the results of the initial expert assessment, did not establish the severity of injuries due to the development of complications in the postoperative period was performed