Citation

Nekkanti S, Vijay C, Js ST, RaviShankar R, Raj S. J. Orthop. Case Rep. 2016; 6(3): 70-72.

Affiliation

Department of Orthopaedics, JSS Hospital, Mysore, India.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2016, Indian Orthopaedic Research Group)

DOI

10.13107/jocr.2250-0685.514

PMID

28116275

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Simultaneous bilateral fractures of the neck of femur is rare. Hypocalcemia, epilepsy, osteoporosis and electrical injuries are known to cause similar injuries. CASE REPORT: We report a case of a 43-year-old male who sustained an electrical shock injury following which he fell from a height of around 4 feet. Radiological studies confirmed bilateral transcervical neck of femur fracture. Laboratory investigations revealed the patient had extremely low levels of vitamin D (11.1ng/ml). Patient was treated with three 6.5 mm cannulated cancellous screws on each side. Patient had good functional outcome at the end of one year.

CONCLUSION: We report this case as a rare etiological combination of hypovitaminosis D and electrical injury causing bilateral neck of femur fracture. Such injuries should be diagnosed at the earliest and goal of treatment should be to preserve both the hip joints. Early management would avoid potential complications like non-union and avascular necrosis.

Language: en

Keywords

bilateral neck of femur fracture; electrocution injury; hypovitaminosis-D