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International Journal of Case Reports in Orthopaedics
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2023, Vol. 5, Issue 1, Part C

Segmental neck of femur fractures: Early recognition and appropriate treatment to prevent fixation failure: A case series


Author(s): Cheryl Marise Peilin Tan, Hsieh En Chua, Alvin Chin Kwong Tan, Derek Howard Park and Antony Xavier Rex Premchand

Abstract: Introduction: Segmental fractures of the neck of femur (SFNOF) are rare injuries that should be recognized early. Case Presentation: We present a series of two cases with SFNOF who initially underwent surgical fixation with a femoral intra-medullary nail. Both cases had complications of fracture non-union, femoral intra-medullary nail failure and migration, and had to undergo revision surgery with a hip arthroplasty. Results and Conclusion: A discussion of similar cases in the literature is presented. We highlight the importance of early recognition and appropriate further imaging such as computed tomography (CT) scanning and consideration of arthroplasty options.

DOI: 10.22271/27078345.2023.v5.i1c.158

Pages: 150-157 | Views: 381 | Downloads: 192

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International Journal of Case Reports in Orthopaedics
How to cite this article:
Cheryl Marise Peilin Tan, Hsieh En Chua, Alvin Chin Kwong Tan, Derek Howard Park, Antony Xavier Rex Premchand. Segmental neck of femur fractures: Early recognition and appropriate treatment to prevent fixation failure: A case series. Int J Case Rep Orthop 2023;5(1):150-157. DOI: 10.22271/27078345.2023.v5.i1c.158


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