Simultaneous bilateral femoral neck fractures secondary to epileptic seizures: Treatment by bilateral total hip arthroplasty - 06/11/09
Summary |
Simultaneous bilateral femoral neck fracture following an epileptic seizure attack are rare. Open reduction and internal fixation remains the most used therapeutic option. Arthroplasty, carrying a high risk of dislocation is less often recommended. We report the favourable evolution of a 49-year-old man who benefited from a single stage bilateral total hip arthroplasty operation for his simultaneous bilateral, femoral neck fractures secondary to a generalized seizure. This nonconsensual choice, in this case, was justified on multiple grounds: surgical care delay longer than 48 hours, substantial bone displacement, borderline bone quality, adequate antiepileptic treatment efficacy and tolerance. A ceramic-on-ceramic bearing surfaces couple, a large-diameter head and a cementless implantation design together should be able to provide an acceptable longevity in a young and active patient.
El texto completo de este artículo está disponible en PDF.Keywords : Epilepsy, Fracture, Bilateral femoral neck fracture, Seizures, Ceramic bearing surfaces
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Vol 95 - N° 7
P. 555-557 - novembre 2009 Regresar al númeroBienvenido a EM-consulte, la referencia de los profesionales de la salud.