What are the risks or complications with broken femur surgery?

What are the risks or complications with broken femur surgery?

Any given surgery has potential complications or side effects. The complications or side effects from surgery for a broken femur are:

• Acute compartment syndrome (ACS). In this syndrome, pressure builds in your muscles so your blood can't get to your muscles and tissues. ACS can cause permanent muscle and nerve damage.
• Your femur’s broken ends don’t connect correctly, causing your femur to heal in an abnormal position.
• The nail and locking screws might irritate you.
• Fat embolism syndrome. Fat enters your bloodstream. Symptoms include losing consciousness or being short of breath.
• Blood clots
• Cut blood vessels or nerves damaged by small sharp pieces of bone from your broken femur.
• Infection.