Abstract
A hip arthroscopy technique for the reduction and internal fixation of a displaced femoral head fracture is presented. Open treatment is often required for femoral head fractures. However, it is shown below how large fragments of a femoral head fracture-dislocation were reduced and internally fixated using hip arthroscopy. This was performed in the supine position using skeletal traction. The accessory distal anterior portal was used for internal fixation when a hip was positioned in abduction with external rotation. A satisfactory outcome was reported. Recovery was immediate and cosmetics were excellent. We conclude that hip arthroscopy is a valuable option for managing femoral head fracture-dislocations (Pipkin I).
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This paper was supported by Fund of Biomedical Research Institute, Chonbuk National University Hospital.
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Park, MS., Her, IS., Cho, HM. et al. Internal fixation of femoral head fractures (Pipkin I) using hip arthroscopy. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 22, 898–901 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00167-013-2821-4
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