Reconstruction of Bilateral Hindfoot Open Fracture Using the Femoral Head Allograft: A Three-Year Follow-Up Case Report
This case report presents a three-year follow-up of a young male with bilateral hindfoot fractures due to a high-energy road traffic accident, resulting in a comminuted open calcaneal fracture on the left and an open fracture-dislocation of the right talus. Staged reconstruction was performed, including initial debridement, temporary cement spacers, and subsequent fixation with femoral head allografts (FHAs). The right foot underwent a tibiotalocalcaneal (TTC) fusion, and the left foot received a double arthrodesis. Follow-up imaging confirmed allograft integration and complete fusion. At three years, the patient had a stable, plantigrade foot and satisfactory function for daily activities. This case demonstrates the successful use of FHAs for complex hindfoot reconstructions, preserving limb length and functionality.
Authors
- Abdullah Alotaibi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7780-8137)
- Amro Alhoukail
- Noura Alqahtani
- Salem Althuwaykh
Institutions
- King Fahd Medical City (SA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Cureus
- Published
- 2024-11-19
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.73964
- Primary Topic
- Foot and Ankle Surgery
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00