Management of neglected femoral neck fracture in above knee amputated limb： A case report

The treatment of an above knee amputee who has sustained a fracture of the femoral neck is a chal- lenging situation for both the orthopedic surgeon and the rehabilitation team. These fractures may be managed acutely either by reduction and internal fixation or by endoprosthetic replacement based on...

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Published in:Chinese journal of traumatology 2015-12, Vol.18 (6), p.370-372
Main Authors: Meena, Umesh, Meena, Ramesh, S, Balaji, Gaba, Sahil
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Amputation
Femoral
Femoral neck fractures
Femoral Neck Fractures - diagnostic imaging
Femoral Neck Fractures - surgery
Fracture Fixation, Internal - methods
fractures
Humans
Leg - surgery
Male
neck
Osteotomy
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Summary:The treatment of an above knee amputee who has sustained a fracture of the femoral neck is a chal- lenging situation for both the orthopedic surgeon and the rehabilitation team. These fractures may be managed acutely either by reduction and internal fixation or by endoprosthetic replacement based on the same criteria as in any other patient with otherwise intact limbs, We present a neglected case treated successfully with valgus osteotomy. We conclude that these fractures should be treated with the same urgency and expertise as similar fractures in non-amputees as long-term survival and good quality of life can be exoected.
ISSN:1008-1275
DOI:10.1016/j.cjtee.2015.03.005