Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
Treatment of a femoral shaft fracture in a patient with congenital hip disease: a case report. |
| Authors: |
Tsakotos, George A., Koutsostathis, Stefanos D., Macheras, George A. |
| Source: |
Journal of Medical Case Reports; 2010, Vol. 4 Issue 1, p1-4, 4p, 5 Black and White Photographs |
| Subject Terms: |
DISEASES, DYSPLASIA, ARTHROPLASTY, INTRAMEDULLARY rods |
| Abstract: |
Introduction: We present a rare case of two concomitant morbidities treated in one operation. To our knowledge, this is the first report of its kind in the literature.Case Presentation: A 57-year-old Greek woman was admitted to the emergency department having sustained a spiral mid-shaft femoral fracture. She also suffered from an ipsilateral hip congenital dysplasia with ankylosed hip joint due to severe arthritis. She was treated with a total hip arthroplasty using a long stem performing as an intramedullary nail.Conclusion: We undertook a complex operative treatment of both co-morbidities in a one stage procedure with a satisfactory clinical result. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: |
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