Abstract
Ipsilateral Femoral Neck and Shaft Fractures
Highlights
Ipsilateral Femoral Neck and Shaft FracturesIpsilateral fractures of the femoral neck and shaft are usually the result of high-energy trauma
A 36-year-old helmeted pillion rider was thrown from a bike that had collided with a motorcar
The anteroposterior radiograph of the pelvis, inclusive of the proximal femur revealed a transcervical neck of femur fracture
Summary
Ipsilateral fractures of the femoral neck and shaft are usually the result of high-energy trauma. There is a 22.6% associated incidence of open fractures, while injuries involving the knee are seen quite commonly in up to 40 % of cases [5,6]. In managing these patients, the orthopaedic surgeon is confronted with a number of issues as it relates to the management of the multiple trauma patient: the timing of surgery and the subtle differences or additional challenges posed when a neck of femur fracture has an associated shaft fracture. A case is presented here to highlight these management dilemmas
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