How do healthcare providers diagnose broken femurs?

How do healthcare providers diagnose broken femurs?

Providers diagnose broken femurs by examining your injured leg. They’ll also obtain X-rays and computed tomography scan (CT) scans. These tests help healthcare providers identify the type of broken femur. Broken femur types include:

• Transverse fracture: The break goes straight across your femur in a horizontal line.
• Spiral fracture: The break spirals around your femur.
• Oblique fracture: The break goes across your femur at an angle.
• Comminuted fracture: There are three or more broken pieces in your femur.
• Open or compound fracture: Your femur is broken and pieces of broken bone pierce your skin.