Intramedullary fixation of a femoral shaft fracture with preservation of an existing hip resurfacing prosthesis

Injury. 2015 Apr;46(4):763-6. doi: 10.1016/j.injury.2015.01.015. Epub 2015 Jan 17.

Abstract

Femoral neck fractures have been reported as a cause for failure in patients with a hip resurfacing arthroplasty. However, the incidence and management of fractures of the femoral shaft with an ipsilateral hip resurfacing arthroplasty is relatively absent in current literature. Although, the gold standard for the fixation of a closed femoral shaft fracture is with the use of an intramedullary nail, this can be a challenge in the presence of a hip resurfacing arthroplasty. We describe the case of anterograde intramedullary nail fixation for a femoral shaft fracture in a patient with an ipsilateral hip resurfacing arthroplasty in situ.

Keywords: Femoral shaft fracture; Hip resurfacing; Intramedullary; Nail.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip*
  • Biocompatible Materials
  • Female
  • Femoral Neck Fractures / pathology
  • Femoral Neck Fractures / rehabilitation
  • Femoral Neck Fractures / surgery*
  • Fracture Fixation, Intramedullary*
  • Fracture Healing
  • Hip Prosthesis* / adverse effects
  • Humans
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Biocompatible Materials