Gunshot Fracture of the Femoral Neck: Internal Fixation and Immediate Proximal Femoral Valgus Osteotomy. Issue 3 (July 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Georgiadis, Gregory M.; Andrews, Kyle A.; Redfern, Roberta E.
• Is Part Of: JBJS case connector. Volume 11:Issue 3(2021)
• Publication Date: 2021-07
• Subjects: gunshot wound -- valgus osteotomy hip -- femoral neck fracture; Orthopedic surgery -- Case studies -- Periodicals; Orthopedic surgery -- Periodicals; Orthopedics; Orthopedic Procedures; Orthopedic surgery; Periodicals; Electronic journals; Case studies; Periodicals; 616.7
• DOI: 10.2106/JBJS.CC.20.01009
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2160-3251

Abstract

Abstract : Case: We report on a 22-year-old patient with a comminuted femoral neck fracture because of a low-velocity gunshot wound. Treatment consisted of reduction and internal fixation with a fixed angled blade plate and immediate valgus osteotomy. He went on to uneventful healing and an excellent clinical result. Conclusions: A comminuted gunshot femoral neck fracture in a young patient is a rare and potentially devastating injury. If stable, and there are no other associated emergent injuries, reduction, internal fixation, and immediate valgus osteotomy should be considered.