Author/Authors :
Siavashi, Babak Department of Orthopedic Surgery - Sina Hospital - School of Medicine - Tehran University of Medical Sciences - Tehran, Iran , Shafiei, Hossein Department of Orthopedic Surgery - Sina Hospital - School of Medicine - Tehran University of Medical Sciences - Tehran, Iran , Mahdavi, Farhad Department of Orthopedic Surgery - Sina Hospital - School of Medicine - Tehran University of Medical Sciences - Tehran, Iran , Baghbani, Salar Department of Orthopedic Surgery - Sina Hospital - School of Medicine - Tehran University of Medical Sciences - Tehran, Iran , Golbakhsh, Mohammad Reza Department of Orthopedic Surgery - Sina Hospital - School of Medicine - Tehran University of Medical Sciences - Tehran, Iran
Abstract :
Background: Simultaneous ipsilateral floating knee and hip is a very rare injury and so far, no standard guideline has been determined for its treatment.
Case Report: In the current study, we report a surgical technique for the treatment of a 17-year-old patient with this condition on his left side.
Conclusion: We recommend to start the fixation from proximal and stabilize the pelvic ring at first, then fix the posterior part of the acetabulum and femoral shaft with the same posterior approach.
