Abstract
Femoral head fractures are rare traumatic injuries that are usually associated with hip dislocations. Open reduction and internal fixation are performed when indicated, but can be associated with a higher risk of avascular necrosis. We report the case of a 24-year-old patient with a Pipkin type II fracture dislocation of the femoral head fixed via a minimally invasive three-dimensional navigated internal fixation technique. This technique minimizes deep soft tissue dissection to the hip capsule and associated vascularity and allows for accurate implant positioning.
Level of evidence: Therapeutic case report Level IV.
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Moreau, PE., Upex, P., Mahieu, A. et al. Minimally invasive femoral head fracture fixation using three-dimensional navigation: a technical note. Eur J Orthop Surg Traumatol 34, 1707–1710 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00590-023-03812-7
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