What kind of accident did Brooke Shields?

What kind of accident did Brooke Shields?

Brooke Shields’ accident in January left her with a broken femur, required multiple surgeries to fix and later turned into a staph infection that had her in “excruciating” pain — but the actress made a point to refuse any prescription painkillers as she recovered.

What happened to Brooke Shields femur?

Shields broke the bone after falling off a balance board in January 2021. “The bone is all healed and everything is sort of where it should be, and I don’t walk with a limp anymore,” Shields said, “but my strength is really compromised.”

Is a femur fracture serious?

A broken femur is a serious injury that requires immediate medical care. Broken femurs are treated with surgery and physical therapy. It can take months for your broken femur to heal. You can break your femur by being in a car crash, falling or being shot.

How people break their femur?

Femoral shaft fractures in young people are frequently due to some type of high-energy collision. The most common cause of femoral shaft fracture is a motor vehicle or motorcycle crash. Being hit by a car while walking is another common cause, as are falls from heights and gunshot wounds.