Title of article
Distraction Osteogenesis in Old Fracture Neck of Femur – A Case Report
Author/Authors
Faisal, M. King Edward Medical University - Mayo Hospital - Department of Orthopedic Spinal Surgery Unit I, Pakistan , Sami, A.L. King Edward Medical University - Mayo Hospital - Department of Orthopedics Surgery and Traumatology UnitI, Pakistan , Rabee King Edward Medical University - Mayo Hospital - Department of Orthopedic Spinal Surgery Unit I, Pakistan , Awais, M. King Edward Medical University - Mayo Hospital - Department of Orthopedic Spinal Surgery Unit I, Pakistan
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20
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23
Abstract
Distraction osteogenesis popularized by Ilizarov has been the only solution in most of bone defect nonunions but this has never been worked in old fracture neck of femur with resorbed neck. We applied this principle in a young child with old fracture neck of femur with resorbed neck. We applied across hip external fixator and gradual distraction was started. Resorbed neck was completely formed in 06 months and patient regained his normal leg length and mobility and escaped major surgery.
Journal title
Annals of King Edward Medical University
Journal title
Annals of King Edward Medical University
Record number
2543215
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