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  • Title: Alternatives in the treatment of ipsilateral fractures of the hip and femur.
    Author: Eiskjaer S, Schmidt SA, Søjbjerg JO, Møller-Larsen F.
    Journal: Orthopedics; 1989 Mar; 12(3):397-400. PubMed ID: 2710701.
    Abstract:
    Eight cases of ipsilateral femoral neck and shaft fractures were reviewed. The diagnosis of the femoral neck fracture was delayed in two cases. Seven of the femoral shaft fractures were comminuted. In six cases, both fractures were treated with rigid internal fixation. A combination of traction and internal fixation was used in two cases. Two cases of avascular necrosis of the femoral head were observed. The fracture reduction was insufficient in both cases and the diagnosis of femoral neck fracture was delayed in one case. A radiograph of the pelvis is mandatory in high-velocity trauma victims. Ipsilateral fractures of the femoral neck and shaft should be stabilized by internal fixation as early as possible. Intramedullary locked nailing seems to be an attractive alternative in the treatment of the comminuted femoral shaft fracture.
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