Case Report
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World J Orthop. Oct 18, 2024; 15(10): 973-980
Published online Oct 18, 2024. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v15.i10.973
Treatment of a femoral neck fracture combined with ipsilateral femoral head and intertrochanteric fractures: A case report
Xiang Yu, Yu-Zhi Li, Hai-Jian Lu, Bing-Li Liu
Xiang Yu, Yu-Zhi Li, Hai-Jian Lu, Bing-Li Liu, Department of Orthopedics, Shanghai Seventh People's Hospital, Shanghai 200000, China
Author contributions: Lu HJ and Liu BL collaborated in developing the patient's treatment plan, whereas Li YZ was in charge of collecting the patient's information and images; Yu X handled the writing of the article; all the authors actively participated in the patient's surgery and follow-up; all the authors were involved in critically revising the manuscript for important intellectual content, and all the authors approved the final version to be published.
Supported by the Peak Discipline of Traditional Chinese Medicine (Orthopedics and Traumatology Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine), No. YC-2023-0601.
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Corresponding author: Xiang Yu, MD, Doctor, Department of Orthopedics, Shanghai Seventh People's Hospital, No. 358 Datong Road, Shanghai 200000, China. 13918770991@163.com
Received: April 25, 2024
Revised: September 1, 2024
Accepted: September 19, 2024
Published online: October 18, 2024
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Abstract
BACKGROUND

This article presents a rare case of a complex hip fracture involving the ipsilateral femoral neck, trochanter, and femoral head, that was accompanied by hip dislocation. Currently, there is no established standard treatment method for this specific type of fracture. Therefore, it is crucial to comprehensively consider factors such as patient age, fracture type, and degree of displacement to achieve a successful outcome.

CASE SUMMARY

A 38-year-old man sustained a comminuted fracture of his right hip as a result of a car accident. The injuries included a fracture of the femoral head, a fracture of the femoral neck, an intertrochanteric fracture of the femur, and a posterior dislocation of the hip on the same side. We opted for a treatment approach combining the use of a proximal femoral locking plate, cannulated screws, and Kirschner wires. Following the surgery, we developed an individualized rehabilitation program to restore patient limb function.

CONCLUSION

For this complex fracture, we selected appropriate internal fixation and formulated individualized rehabilitation, which ultimately achieved good results.

Keywords: Locking plate; Femoral neck fracture; Femoral head fracture; Intertrochanteric fracture; Open reduction and internal fixation; Case report

Core Tip: We introduce a very rare hip fracture combined with a femoral head fracture, a femoral neck fracture, and a femoral intertrochanteric fracture. Locking plates combined with cannulated screws and Kirschner wires were used to treat the complex hip fractures and achieved good results. Complex hip fractures require appropriate internal fixation methods to be selected on the basis of specific classifications. After surgery, an individualized rehabilitation plan needs to be developed on the basis of the degree of internal fixation.