Primary Total Hip Replacement for a Femoral Neck Fracture in a Below-Knee Amputee

Femoral neck fracture on amputated limb is an uncommon lesion and challenging to manage. We report a case of a displaced neck fracture of the left femur in a 57-year-old female. She underwent at the age of the three a below-knee amputation of the ipsilateral limb for post traumatic ischemia. The fra...

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Published in:Journal of orthopaedic case reports 2016-07, Vol.6 (3), p.63
Main Authors: Masmoudi, Karim, Rbai, Hédi, Fradj, Ayman Ben, Saâdena, Jecem, Boughattas, Anouar
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Language:English
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Summary:Femoral neck fracture on amputated limb is an uncommon lesion and challenging to manage. We report a case of a displaced neck fracture of the left femur in a 57-year-old female. She underwent at the age of the three a below-knee amputation of the ipsilateral limb for post traumatic ischemia. The fracture was managed by a total hip arthroplasty (THA), as a primary procedure. In this article we describe our experience of this unusual entity. Total hip arthroplasty in patients with lower limb amputation is a challenging and uncommon intervention, especially when it's a primary procedure. It may provide satisfactory outcome, and allows early rehabilitation.
ISSN:2250-0685
DOI:10.13107/jocr.2250-0685.510