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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
5
pubmed:dateCreated
1983-8-11
pubmed:abstractText
Fractures of the neck of femur under the age of 14 years are so rare that few surgeons have much experience with them. Hamilton (1961) predicted that an orthopaedic surgeon would see one case in a lifetime, Quinlan et al (1980) reviewing the literature from 1885 when the first case was reported, say that it is 130 to 200 times less common than in adults. They found the largest personal series to be that of Lam (1971) in Hong Kong. Quinlan et al review 11 cases seen in Dublin over a period of 18 years, from 1958-77. They state that severe complications are likely in these children, especially avascular necrosis of the head of femur, non-union, coxa vara, and premature closure of the femoral epiphysis.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:issn
0047-651X
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
14
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
89-90
pubmed:dateRevised
2004-11-17
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:articleTitle
Fracture of the neck of femur in childhood.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Case Reports