Which symptom is NOT typically associated with a femur fracture?

Numbness in the lower extremities is not typically associated with a femur fracture. A femur fracture can lead to significant pain, swelling, and bruising around the area of the break, as these are common physical responses to a fracture and injury. The femur is the largest bone in the body, and its fracture generally results in intense localized pain and difficulty bearing weight.

While paralysis can be related to severe nerve injury or significant trauma surrounding the fracture, it is not a direct symptom of the fracture itself. Numbness may indicate more serious conditions affecting the neurological function, such as nerve damage, which is less common in isolated femur fractures. Hence, while other symptoms like pain and swelling are directly expected manifestations of a femur fracture, numbness is not inherently linked to the fracture itself.