Major trauma evaluation
The femur is the longest, strongest, and heaviest bone in the human body. It connects the hip to the knee. It is divided into head, neck, trochanters, diaphysis, and distal condyles.
Femur fractures can cause significant bleeding (up to 1.5L in proximal femur). They require rapid stabilization and evaluation of blood vessels and nerves.
Complete inclusion: Always include proximal (hip) and distal (knee) joints in femur projections for complete evaluation of axes and alignment.
Gonadal protection: Use gonadal protection in young patients when technically possible.