Adult proximal humerus locking plate for the treatment of a pediatric subtrochanteric femoral nonunion: a case report.
J Orthop Trauma
; 25(7): e63-7, 2011 Jul.
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| ID: mdl-21577158
Nonunions of pediatric subtrochanteric femur fractures are exceedingly rare and have to date not been reported in the literature. We present the case of an 11-year-old boy who developed such a nonunion after open reduction internal fixation using a pediatric locked proximal femur plate. Using an adult proximal humerus locking plate, adequate proximal fixation of the nonunion was obtained. Furthermore, previously placed distal screw holes were safely bridged and the biomechanical environment around the nonunion site improved. Uneventful healing was possible with the use of adjuvant bone grafting. No short- or midterm complications occurred. Although other implants can certainly be adapted to a use different than that of its original design, the present case suggests that adult proximal humerus locking plates may be a safe option for revision surgery of the proximal pediatric femur.
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Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Placas Ósseas
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Fixação Interna de Fraturas
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Fraturas não Consolidadas
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Fraturas do Quadril
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Observational_studies
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Prognostic_studies
Limite:
Adult
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Child
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Orthop Trauma
Assunto da revista:
ORTOPEDIA
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TRAUMATOLOGIA
Ano de publicação:
2011
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Colômbia
País de publicação:
Estados Unidos