Traumatic Bilateral Femoral Fracture And Concurrent Vascular Injury In A 2-Year-Old Child - A Rare Case Report

J Ayub Med Coll Abbottabad. 2023 Feb-Mar;35(1):161-163. doi: 10.55519/JAMC-01-10691.

Abstract

Fractures are an ordinary consequence of trauma. Paediatric fractures are rather uncommon because the bony framework is still in its growth phase and therefore compliant to such traumas. The incidence of vascular injuries is also low lying (<1%) in this age group. Nevertheless, management and recovery continue to be a challenge. In this case report, we discuss a 2-year-old child with a traumatic bilateral femoral fracture, a tibial fracture with added vascular injury. Delayed management may give rise to a variety of complications in such a peculiar case. Fortunately, this child is healthy, leading a normal life with no complications.

Keywords: Femoral Fracture; Blunt Trauma; Paediatric vascular injury; Orthopaedic Surgery; Graft repair.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Femoral Fractures* / complications
  • Femoral Fractures* / diagnostic imaging
  • Femur
  • Health Status
  • Humans
  • Tibial Fractures* / complications
  • Tibial Fractures* / diagnostic imaging
  • Vascular System Injuries* / complications