title: Fracture dislocation of the femoral head treated by open reduction and internal fixation.
abstract: Two patients who sustained posterior and anterior fracture dislocations of the femoral head, respectively, are reported. Each case was treated by open reduction and internal fixation of the fracture fragments. With this operative approach excellent results have been achieved on medium-term followup.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005270:Femur Head / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D005592:Fracture Fixation / Q000379:methods*; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal; D006617:Hip Dislocation / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D006620:Hip Fractures / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography