[External femorotibial transfixation in femoral fracture with joint involvement in a child]

Unfallchirurg. 2001 Jul;104(7):665-7. doi: 10.1007/s001130170098.
[Article in German]

Abstract

Long bone fractures combined with joint injuries run a high risk of destabilising the articulations. Remaining joints incongruence can lead to early arthosis especially in cases of severe injuries or not achieved anatomical reduction. A number of osteosynthesis methods are available for anatomical repair of the articular facet. This report presents a seven years old boy with an open comminuted fracture of the distal femur and consecutive joint instability, treated with a Transfixation (Orthofix) of the knee joint. The functional results suggest this method as an alternative treatment.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • External Fixators*
  • Femoral Fractures / diagnostic imaging
  • Femoral Fractures / surgery*
  • Fracture Healing / physiology
  • Fractures, Open / diagnostic imaging
  • Fractures, Open / surgery*
  • Growth Plate / diagnostic imaging
  • Growth Plate / surgery
  • Humans
  • Knee Injuries / diagnostic imaging
  • Knee Injuries / surgery*
  • Male
  • Postoperative Complications / diagnostic imaging
  • Radiography
  • Salter-Harris Fractures*