Simultaneous post traumatic bilateral cervico-trochanteric femoral neck fractures in a child: a case report

West Afr J Med. 2005 Oct-Dec;24(4):348-9. doi: 10.4314/wajm.v24i4.28235.

Abstract

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Accidents, Traffic*
  • Child, Preschool
  • Female
  • Femoral Neck Fractures / diagnosis
  • Femoral Neck Fractures / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Tibia / injuries*
  • Tibia / surgery
  • Time Factors