Treatment of a femoral neck fracture in a patient with dwarfism: a case report
This study aimed to fill the gap in the literature on the selection of internal fixation methods for femoral neck fractures in patients with pituitary dwarfism. Compared with the widespread use of three cannulated screws, the femoral neck system (FNS), a type of internal fixation device for treating femoral neck fractures, was chosen for internal fixation within the medullary cavity due to stenosis. This method avoided the need for multiple drillings with guide pins to ensure internal fixation. Although the procedure prolonged the surgery, it provided better stability and compression capability at the fracture site. The outcome showed that the FNS was a better choice for patients with a similar condition.
Authors
- Zhenwen Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-3157-679X)
- Liuliu Chen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4091-984X)
- Hui Lin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-5110-636X)
- Junyan Zhao (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4747-5455)
- Muyao Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-7237-8857)
- Kaiser He (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-1148-9967)
- S. Li
Institutions
- Zunyi Medical University (CN)
- Zhuhai Institute of Advanced Technology (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
- Published
- 2025-02-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-025-08352-1
- Primary Topic
- Hip and Femur Fractures
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Health Commission of Guizhou Province