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The femur is the largest bone in the body and carries a lot of blood. A broken femur often means death within minutes from blood loss

You're thinking of the femoral artery

[angkor]

You're thinking of the femoral artery

No, I'm not. I'm thinking of the femur itself.

"The femur is very vascular and fractures can result in significant blood loss into the thigh. Up to 40% of isolated fractures may require transfusion."

Femur Injuries and Fractures
Article Last Updated: Jul 20, 2006

Author: Douglas F Aukerman, MD, Assistant Professor, Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, Division of Sports Medicine, Penn State University