Bilateral femoral neck fractures secondary to hypocalcemic seizures in a skeletally immature patient.
We report the case of an 11-year-old, skeletally immature boy who sustained bilateral femoral neck fractures during seizure activity. These fractures were due to hypocalcemia. Although this condition is a rare complication of seizures, its early recognition and treatment are essential to minimize complications associated with the delayed treatment of intracapsular hip fractures.
Blanco
J S
JS
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Virginia Health Sciences Center, Charlottesville, USA.
Dahir
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McCrystal
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D001846:Bone Development; D001863:Bone Screws; D002370:Casts, Surgical; D002648:Child; D005265:Femoral Neck Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D006996:Hypocalcemia / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D007011:Hypoparathyroidism / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis; D008297:Male; D010384:Pelvic Bones / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000254:growth & development; D011859:Radiography; D012640:Seizures / Q000150:complications*; D016135:Spinal Dysraphism / Q000601:surgery; D016896:Treatment Outcome