J Korean Orthop Assoc.  1982 Oct;17(5):879-884. 10.4055/jkoa.1982.17.5.879.

Femoral Head Fractures

• Kim YM
• Lee WC
• Chang JS

• KMID: 2457826
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4055/jkoa.1982.17.5.879

Abstract

9 Cases of femoral head fractures treated in Seoul National University Hospital were reviewed. They were classified according to Pipkin, and assessed according to Ebstein's criteria. The longest follow-up was 3 years and the shortest 6 months, the average being 1 year and 6 months. l. 8 cases were injured due to auto accident and there was no one who had worn seatbelt. 2. 1 case of intestine rupture and 2 cases of homothorax were accompanied. 3. There were 1 excellent, 1 good, and 1 poor results in 3 cases of Pipkin type 1, 1 fair result in 1 case of Pipkin type 2, 1 good and 1 fair results in 2 cases of Pipkin type 3, 1 good and 2 fair results in 3 cases of Pipkin type 4. 4. The following complications were encountered, 2 cases of sciatic nerve palsy, 1 case of avascular necrosis of femoral head, 1 case of traumatic arthritis.

Keyword

Femoral head fractures

MeSH Terms

Arthritis
Follow-Up Studies
Head*
Intestines
Necrosis
Rupture
Sciatic Neuropathy
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