Gunshot Wounds to The Hip.
case_series · Level IV
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- Record sourced from PubMed, PMID 33162695.
- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.jor.2020.09.018 and PMC identifier 7606551.
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Abstract
Gunshot wounds to the hip region are likely to cause complex peritrochanteric fracture. The fracture patterns are often highly comminuted and accompanied by injuries to local structures and abdominal viscera. Our case series analyses 25 orthopaedic procedures performed. The overall union rate for primary fixation was 66%. Two patients underwent revision surgery for failed primary fixation. Two cases where fixation had failed were revised to total hip replacement successfully. These types of injuries present a formidable challenge. Preservation of the femoral head should be prioritised to avoid arthroplasty. Long-term follow-up is necessary in assessing the success of these procedures.
Anatomy
- hip