Subtrochanteric Femur Fracture after Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis Pinning: A Novel Treatment
2011
Subtrochanteric Femur Fracture after SCFE Pinning: A New Treatment
Sample size: 1
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): Michael Paloski, Benjamin C. Taylor, Mark Willits
Primary Institution: Doctors Hospital
Conclusion
The use of a reconstruction intramedullary nail allowed for the effective treatment of both a subtrochanteric fracture and slipped capital femoral epiphysis with minimized morbidity.
Supporting Evidence
- The patient experienced a subtrochanteric femur fracture three weeks after hip pinning.
- Intramedullary nails provide optimal stabilization with high union rates.
- The reconstruction nail allowed for simultaneous treatment of both injuries.
Takeaway
A boy with a hip injury had a special surgery that helped fix both his hip and a broken leg at the same time, making it easier for him to heal.
Methodology
The patient underwent in situ screw fixation followed by stabilization of a subtrochanteric fracture with a cephalomedullary nail.
Limitations
The case report is based on a single patient, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
12-year-old, morbidly obese African-American male.
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