Simultaneous Bilateral Proximal Femur Implant Failure: A Case Report
Document Type
Journal Article
Publication Date
12-1-2022
Journal
Cureus
Volume
14
Issue
12
DOI
10.7759/cureus.32543
Keywords
developmental dysplasia of the hip; implant fracture; moebius syndrome; osteotomy; pediatric orthopedic surgery
Abstract
A seven-year-old boy with Moebius syndrome and bilateral hip dysplasia underwent left-sided adductor lengthening, bilateral proximal femur varus derotational osteotomies, and internal fixation with proximal femur blade plates, and left-sided Dega pelvic osteotomy. Postoperatively, he was immobilized in a Petrie cast. A month later, the child presented with bilateral proximal femur blade plate implant failure. Simultaneous bilateral proximal femur implant failure in a child, to our knowledge, has not yet been reported. Implant failure in the absence of significant trauma is rare. We describe various contributory factors that may lead to implant failure which must be carefully considered while managing a non-ambulatory child.
APA Citation
Mathew, Smitha E.; Malyavko, Alisa; and Tabaie, Sean, "Simultaneous Bilateral Proximal Femur Implant Failure: A Case Report" (2022). GW Authored Works. Paper 2092.
https://hsrc.himmelfarb.gwu.edu/gwhpubs/2092
Department
School of Medicine and Health Sciences Student Works