Medical MCQ-In fracture of femur popliteal artery is commonly damaged by -

In fracture of femur popliteal artery is commonly damaged by –

Proximal fragment

Distal fragment

Muscle haematoma

Tissue swelling

Question Category:

Orthopaedics

Correct Answer:

Distal fragment

Description:

In distal third shaft fracture or supracondylar femur fracture, the distal fragment is tilted backwards due to strong gastrocnemius pull. This posteriorly tilted distal fragment can cause popliteal artery injury.

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