Simultaneous post traumatic bilateral cervico-trochanteric femoral neck fractures in a child: a case report.
A case is being presented of simultaneous bilateral cervico-trochanteric fractures of the neck of the femur in a five and a half-year-old girl following a road traffic accident (RTA). It is being presented because of its rarity; literature search to date revealing no previously reported similar case. The patient was managed by open reduction and internal fixation with a period of postoperative immobilization with a hip spica.
Gilban
Hussa M
HM
Aseer Central Hospital, College of Medicine, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia.
Mirdad
Tarek M
TM
Jenyo
Matthew
M
D000063:Accidents, Traffic; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D005265:Femoral Neck Fractures / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D013977:Tibia / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D013997:Time Factors