Abstract
Midshaft femur fractures with associated traumatic hip dislocations are a rare injury pattern in the pediatric population. These injuries are caused by high-energy mechanisms, such as an MVC or a fall from height. Management of this injury pattern first focuses on reduction of the hip, followed by surgical intervention of the femur fracture itself. Reduction of the hip, depending on timing, takes place in the emergency department or the operating room, followed by fixation of the femur fracture. There are a multitude of potential associated injuries; therefore it is of utmost importance to perform a thorough and adequate trauma evaluation. This case presents the management strategy of a 15-year-old male with a left hip dislocation and associated ipsilateral midshaft femur fracture.
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Lucas, B., Klingele, K. (2019). Hip Dislocation with Midshaft Femur Fracture. In: Iobst, C., Frick, S. (eds) Pediatric Orthopedic Trauma Case Atlas. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-28226-8_156-1
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