International Journal of Orthopaedics Sciences

Neck of femur fracture in paediatric age with hypovitaminosis D

2020, Volume 6 Issue 2

Neck of femur fracture in paediatric age with hypovitaminosis D

Author(s): Dr. Sachin Kale, Dr. Rahul J Ghodke, Dr. Abhiraj Patel, Dr. Suyog Chavhan, Dr. Sachin Gujrati and Dr. Pratik Tank
Abstract: Femoral neck fractures are rare in children until and unless there is a high energy trauma.
This paper describes an unusual case of neck of femur fracture in a girl with very low vitamin Dof <4.20 ng/ml successfully managed by open reduction and internal fixation with dynamic hip screw. No clinical or radiological signs of avascular necrosis were observed in four months of follow-up.
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How to cite this article:
Dr. Sachin Kale, Dr. Rahul J Ghodke, Dr. Abhiraj Patel, Dr. Suyog Chavhan, Dr. Sachin Gujrati, Dr. Pratik Tank. Neck of femur fracture in paediatric age with hypovitaminosis D. Int J Orthop Sci 2020;6(2):287-289. DOI: 10.22271/ortho.2020.v6.i2e.2051
 
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