Abstract
Treatment for femoral shaft fractures throughout history was a particularly challenging problem with poor outcomes until recent times. Injury to the femur bone prior to reliable methods of stabilization and fixation meant nearly certain death or profound disability for the rest of the patient’s days. Physicians and surgeons over time devised various mechanisms for splinting, stabilizing and providing traction for nonoperative treatment. Eventually, surgical treatment became a safe and reliable method for addressing these injuries. Advancements in treatment for femur fractures was tackled by some of the great physicians throughout history, including Hippocrates and Galen. The purpose of this manuscript is to provide an overview of the major milestones in care for femur fractures throughout the course of human history.
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