An unreported variant of fracture neck femur: a case report

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  • Ganesh Singh Dharmshaktu Department of Orthopaedics, Government Medical College, Haldwani-263139, Uttarakhand, India

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https://doi.org/10.18203/issn.2454-2156.IntJSciRep20150215

Abstract

Fracture neck femur is common but ‘unsolved’ injury. Despite many classifications certain fractures do not fit into well recognized patterns or classifications. We report an unreported variation of the intraoperatively detected fracture. The fracture consisted of a subcapital fracture with a long intramedullary spike along the neck of femur attached to proximal segment. The patient was managed accordingly with good functional outcome. 

Keywords: Fracture neck femur, Classification, Management, Hip trauma

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Author Biography

Ganesh Singh Dharmshaktu, Department of Orthopaedics, Government Medical College, Haldwani-263139, Uttarakhand, India

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR

DEPARTMENT OF ORTHOPAEDICS

GOVERNMENT MEDICAL COLLEGE
HALDWANI
UTTARAKHAND
263139

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2015-05-02

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