Recurrent fixation failure of a distal femur fracture associated with intellectual disability: A case report
Managing distal femur fractures in intellectually disabled patients requires a combination of advanced fixation techniques, enhanced patient and family education, and vigilant follow-up to mitigate complications. This case emphasizes the need for multidisciplinary strategies that integrate psychological resilience into perioperative care to optimize recovery and reduce long-term disability.
Authors
- Alaa Hmeedan
- Ahmad R Soboh
- Ameer Awashra (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-5122-8200)
- Zaid Sawaftah
- Osama Ewidat
- Qusai Jaludi
Institutions
- An-Najah National University (PS)
- Specialized Arab Hospital (PS)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Surgery Case Reports
- Published
- 2025-02-12
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijscr.2025.111046
- Primary Topic
- Bone fractures and treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00