Femur Fracture Associated with Knee Brace Wear in the Motocross Athlete: A Report of Two Cases and Review of the Literature

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(a) AP radiograph of the left femur and (b) lateral radiograph of the left femur obtained upon patient presentation to the Emergency Department. (c) Postoperative AP radiograph of the left femur demonstrating fracture line 21.1 cm proximal to the center of the knee. (d) Postoperative lateral radiograph of the left femur demonstrating fracture line 27.0 cm proximal to the tibial tuberosity. (e) Postoperative radiograph of the left proximal femur.

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