Delayed union of an operated fracture of the femoral neck.

ABSTRACT: Fracture of the femoral neck continues to be a vexing clinical and therapeutic challenge for the orthopedic surgeon. The fracture has a propensity for non-union and avascular necrosis. It is a challenge for the orthopedic surgeon to decide when to intervene in a case with non-union where the implant continues to be in place. We present a case with persistent clinical and radiological non-union signs where the fracture eventually united after 32 months. The case bolsters the view that a continued conservative regime might entail good results in such situations.

SUBMITTER: Dhar SA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2656958 | biostudies-other | 2008 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-other