J Trauma Inj.  2023 Dec;36(4):458-462. 10.20408/jti.2023.0011.

Bilateral distal femoral epiphyseal detachment in a young adult: a case report

• Yepie A
• Traore M
• Yaovi M
• Anoumou M

• KMID: 2550882
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.20408/jti.2023.0011

Abstract

Epiphyseal dislocations and fractures frequently occur in children and adolescents. However, these injuries seldom involve the distal femur, and bilateral cases are even rarer. We present an unusual case of bilateral epiphyseal detachment of the femur in a 21-year-old man who was involved in a traffic accident. Open reduction and fixation surgery were performed 5 days after the incident. The patient experienced favorable progress, with consolidation occurring at 3 months. No lower limb length discrepancies were observed at the 20-month follow-up. In summary, bilateral distal femoral epiphyseal detachment is an uncommon condition that can be effectively treated through surgical intervention.

Keyword

Epiphyseal detachment; Femoral physis; Young adult; Case reports