Femoral Neck Over-Resection After Hip Arthroscopy Treated with Vascularized Fibula Autograft: A Case Report

JBJS Case Connect. 2021 Sep 2;11(3). doi: 10.2106/JBJS.CC.21.00203.

Abstract

Case: We describe a case of femoroacetabular impingement syndrome treated with labral repair and arthroscopic femoral osteoplasty in a 30-year-old man. The case was complicated by resection of 50% of the femoral neck resulting in high risk of an impending femoral neck fracture. The patient was treated with a vascularized fibula autograft and internal fixation.

Conclusion: Complications of femoral neck over-resection can threaten the viability and structural integrity of the hip joint but may successfully be treated with vascularized fibula autograft.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Arthroscopy* / methods
  • Autografts
  • Femoracetabular Impingement* / surgery
  • Femur Neck / surgery
  • Fibula
  • Humans
  • Male