• 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

  • From page
    20
  • To page
    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