title: Simultaneous fractures of both femoral necks: review of the literature and report of two cases.
abstract: Simultaneous fracture of both femoral necks is extremely rare. Delay in diagnosis may be avoided by noting the association of these fractures with two conditions: violent skeletal trauma and major motor seizures. Treatment of two patients is reported in addition to a review of seven cases previously reported. The author's experience indicates that accurate reduction and percutaneous Knowles pinning provide adequate fixation and permit early weight-bearing.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001858:Bone Nails; D005260:Female; D005265:Femoral Neck Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography