J Korean Fract Soc.  2012 Jan;25(1):69-72. 10.12671/jkfs.2012.25.1.69.

Simultaneous Bilateral Proximal Femoral Fracture associated with Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure: A Case Report

• Lee SH
• Song KS
• Jeon SJ
• Hong SH

• KMID: 1434114
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.12671/jkfs.2012.25.1.69

Abstract

Simultaneous bilateral proximal femoral fractures are extremely rare, and a few have been reported in and outside the country. It may have various causes, and most cases were associated with major trauma, repetitive minor trauma, seizure, parathyroid or renal dysfunction, and anti-epileptic medications. We experienced a case of simultaneous bilateral proximal femoral fractures after generalized tonic-clonic seizure in a 70-year-old female. Herein, we report it with a review of the literature.

Keyword

Seizure; Hip; Hip fractures; Femur neck; Intertrochanteric fracture

MeSH Terms

Aged
Female
Femoral Fractures
Femur Neck
Hip
Hip Fractures
Humans
Seizures

Figure

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  Fig. 1 Preoperative radiograph of both hip shows neck fracture of the left femur and intertrochanteric fracture of the right femur.

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  Fig. 2 MRI and CT shows fracture of the acetabulum and femoral head.

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  Fig. 3 (A~C) Immidiatly postoperative radiograph shows: The left femur neck fracture are replaced non-cemented bipolar hemiarthroplasty. The right femur intertrochanteric fracture are reduced and stabilized with compressive hip screw.

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  Fig. 4 Postoperative radiograph of the both hip 3 months after operation.

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