🩸 Femoral Artery Injuries . A seemingly straightforward femur fracture can hide a potentially life-threatening vascular complication. Femoral artery injuries are a critical (and sometimes) overlooked aspect of lower limb trauma. The #femoralartery - the main blood supply to your leg, can be damaged during severe accidents, especially those involving femur fractures. While it’s more common in open fractures, closed fractures aren’t exempt from this risk. In fact, about 1 in 20 patients with trau