Background: This case report presents an open subtrochanteric fracture in a premature low birth weight newborn, which was treated with intramedullary Kirschner wire. Methods: A neonate with left open subtrochanteric fracture was referred to the orthopedics department of the current study. Pavlik harness was applied yet treatment failed; therefore, an intramedullary Kirschner wire was applied. Results: The pin wasmaintained for 6 weeks and fracture healing was confirmed by a radiograph. Follow up after 18months showed complete healing, no limb length discrepancy, and normal gait. Conclusions: In some patients, traditional methods, such as traction, cast, and Pavlik harness cannot be used. Intramedullary Kirschner wire insertion could be an alternative treatment option.
Sobhani Eraghi, A., & Hosseinzadeh, N. (2018). Unilateral Open Subtrochanteric Fracture in a Very Low Birth Weight Newborn: A Case Report. Trauma Monthly, 23(1), -. doi: 10.5812/traumamon.59367
MLA
Amir Sobhani Eraghi; Nima Hosseinzadeh. "Unilateral Open Subtrochanteric Fracture in a Very Low Birth Weight Newborn: A Case Report". Trauma Monthly, 23, 1, 2018, -. doi: 10.5812/traumamon.59367
HARVARD
Sobhani Eraghi, A., Hosseinzadeh, N. (2018). 'Unilateral Open Subtrochanteric Fracture in a Very Low Birth Weight Newborn: A Case Report', Trauma Monthly, 23(1), pp. -. doi: 10.5812/traumamon.59367
VANCOUVER
Sobhani Eraghi, A., Hosseinzadeh, N. Unilateral Open Subtrochanteric Fracture in a Very Low Birth Weight Newborn: A Case Report. Trauma Monthly, 2018; 23(1): -. doi: 10.5812/traumamon.59367
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