Internal fixation of femoral head fractures (Pipkin I) using hip arthroscopy

Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2014 Apr;22(4):898-901. doi: 10.1007/s00167-013-2821-4. Epub 2014 Jan 9.

Abstract

A hip arthroscopy technique for the reduction and internal fixation of a displaced femoral head fracture is presented. Open treatment is often required for femoral head fractures. However, it is shown below how large fragments of a femoral head fracture-dislocation were reduced and internally fixated using hip arthroscopy. This was performed in the supine position using skeletal traction. The accessory distal anterior portal was used for internal fixation when a hip was positioned in abduction with external rotation. A satisfactory outcome was reported. Recovery was immediate and cosmetics were excellent. We conclude that hip arthroscopy is a valuable option for managing femoral head fracture-dislocations (Pipkin I).

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Accidents, Traffic
  • Arthroscopy
  • Female
  • Femoral Fractures / diagnostic imaging
  • Femoral Fractures / surgery*
  • Femur Head / diagnostic imaging
  • Femur Head / injuries
  • Femur Head / surgery*
  • Fracture Fixation, Internal
  • Hip Dislocation / diagnostic imaging
  • Hip Dislocation / surgery*
  • Hip Joint / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Radiography
  • Treatment Outcome