DISPLACED FRACTURE OF THE FEMORAL SHAFT FROM KICKING THE GROUND DURING SOCCER - A CASE REPORT

We report a displaced femoral shaft fracture that occurred with no sign of contact-induced, stress, fatigue, or previous abnormal bone pathology in a 19-y-old man who kicked the ground instead of the ball when playing soccer. After examination to rule out abnormal bone pathology, intramedullary nail...

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Main Authors: Kei Miyamoto, Masaji Morita, Kazuaki Masuda, Masato Maeda, Hiroaki Terashima, Katsuji Shimizu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of Uludag 2005-12-01
Series:Journal of Sports Science and Medicine
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Online Access:http://www.jssm.org/vol4/n4/27/v4n4-27text.php