Umesh Meena,Ramesh Meena,Balaji S,Sahil Gaba.[J].Chin J Traumatol,2015,18(6):370-372. [doi]
Management of neglected femoral neck fracture in above kneeamputated limb: A case report
  
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KeyWord: Amputation Femoral neck fractures Osteotomy
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Umesh Meena Department of Orthopaedics, SMS Medical College 
Ramesh Meena Department of Orthopaedics, SMS Medical College 
Balaji S Department of Orthopaedics, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research 
Sahil Gaba Department of Orthopaedics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences 
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Abstract:
      The treatment of an above knee amputee who has sustained a fracture of the femoral neck is a challenging situation for both the orthopedic surgeon and the rehabilitation team. These fractures may be managed acutely either by reduction and internal fixation or by endoprosthetic replacement based on the same criteria as in any other patient with otherwise intact limbs. We present a neglected case treated successfully with valgus osteotomy. We conclude that these fractures should be treated with the same urgency and expertise as similar fractures in non-amputees as long-term survival and good quality of life can be expected.
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