[External femorotibial transfixation in femoral fracture with joint involvement in a child].
Long bone fractures combined with joint injuries run a high risk of destabilising the articulations. Remaining joints incongruence can lead to early arthosis especially in cases of severe injuries or not achieved anatomical reduction. A number of osteosynthesis methods are available for anatomical repair of the articular facet. This report presents a seven years old boy with an open comminuted fracture of the distal femur and consecutive joint instability, treated with a Transfixation (Orthofix) of the knee joint. The functional results suggest this method as an alternative treatment.
Nounla
J
J
Klinik und Poliklinik für Kinderchirurgie, Universität Leipzig, Oststrasse 21-25, 04317 Leipzig. joseph-n@foni.net
Bennek
J
J
Bühligen
U
U
Rolle
U
U
D002648:Child; D016267:External Fixators; D005264:Femoral Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D017102:Fracture Healing / Q000502:physiology; D005597:Fractures, Open / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D006132:Growth Plate / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007718:Knee Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011859:Radiography; D000072042:Salter-Harris Fractures