Traumatic separation of the proximal femoral epiphysis and fracture of the mid-shaft of the ipsilateral femur in a child. A case report and review of the literature.
A case is described of traumatic separation of the proximal femoral epiphysis associated with a fracture of the mid-shaft of the same femur in a two-year-old girl. The rarity of this injury is emphasized and its treatment outlined. No similar reports could be found, and the relevant literature is reviewed.
D002675:Child, Preschool; D004838:Epiphyses / Q000293:injuries*; D005260:Female; D005264:Femoral Fractures / Q000150:complications*; D005270:Femur Head / Q000293:injuries*; D006620:Hip Fractures / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans