Abstract
Aim
To evaluate the role of quadratus femoris muscle pedicle bone grafting along with open reduction and internal fixation in the treatment of neglected and ununited femoral neck fractures in young adults.
Materials and methods
Young adults within the age group of 15–45 years with ununited, old neglected fractures of femoral neck were included in the study. All patients underwent quadratus femoris muscle pedicle bone grafting along with open reduction and internal fixation. The post-operative complications and functional recovery was assessed using Charnley’s modification of Merle D’Aubigne and Postel hip scoring.
Results
A total of 17 patients were included in the study. The average time of union following the procedure was found to be approximately 8 months. There were two cases of delayed union and no cases of avascular necrosis. Ten patients (58.8 %) had excellent or very good post-operative functional results and 6 patients (35.3 %) had good or satisfactory results.
Conclusion
Muscle pedicle bone grafting is a useful adjunct to open reduction and internal fixation for ununited femoral neck fractures. It achieves good final functional results comparable with other methods, but requires greater expertise.
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Nair, N., Patro, D.K. & Babu, T.A. Role of muscle pedicle bone graft as an adjunct to open reduction and internal fixation in the management of neglected and ununited femoral neck fracture in young adults: a prospective study of 17 cases. Eur J Orthop Surg Traumatol 24, 1185–1191 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00590-013-1384-x
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