Malunion in displaced intracapsular fracture of femoral neck： A rare case

Intracapsular fracture of femoral neck is treated by anatomical reduction （preferably closed） and can- nulated cancellous lag screw fixation. Malunion of these fractures have been described in the coronal plane （coxa valga or coxa rata）. We reported a case of young adult patient with displaced intracapsular fracture of femoral neck that had malunited in sagittal plane with callus formation with excellent functional outcome. The radiographs revealed intracapsular fracture of femoral neck right side （Garden type 4 and Pauwel type 3）. The patient was operated and closed reduction and internal fixation with three cannulated cancellous screws was performed. The postoperative radiograph revealed a loss of reduction in the lateral view. Due to this technical error, the patient was counselled for revision fixation for which he refused. At 9 months we observed union of the fracture in the displaced position by callus formation. Harris hip score at 2 years was 96 that indicate excellent functional outcome and the ra- diographs did not reveal any evidence of avascular necrosis of femoral head. We advised revision surgery to our patient as he had increased chances of implant failure and nonunion. However he refused the revision surgery and was continued with the suboptimal reduction. However, the fracture united and that too with callus formation, which is not a described phenomenon in neck of femur fracture.

Mini suture anchor: An effective device for reduction and fixation of displaced temporomandibular joint disc with intracapsular condylar fracture

Purpose::The main aim is to provide clinical reference for the application of mini suture anchor in the reduction and fixation of displaced temporomandibular joint(TMJ)disc with intracapsular condylar fracture.Methods::From October 2018 to October 2019,21 patients(31 sides)with intracapsular condylar fractures and articular disc displacement from West China Hospital of Stomatology,Sichuan University were included.The selection criteria were:(1)mandibular condylar fractures accompanied by displacement of the TMJ disc,confirmed by clinical examination,CT scan and other auxiliary examinations;(2)indication for surgical treatment;(3)no surgical contraindications;(4)no previous history of surgery in the operative area;(5)no facial nerve injury before the surgery;(6)informed consent to participate in the research program and(7)complete data.Patients without surgical treatment were excluded.The employed patients were followed up at 1,3,6 and 12 months after operation.Outcomes were assessed by success rate of operation,TMJ function and radiological examination results at 3 months after operation.Data were expressed as number and percent and analyzed using SPSS 19.0.Results::All the surgical procedures were completed successfully and all the articular discs were firmly attached to the condyles.The articular disc sufficiently covered the condylar head after the fixation.The fixation remained stable when the mandible was moved in each direction by the surgeons.No complications occurred.The functions of the TMJ were well-recovered postoperatively in most cases.CT scan revealed that the screws were completely embedded in the bone without loosening or displacement.Conclusion::Mini suture anchor can provide satisfactory stabilization for the reduced articular disc and also promote the recovery of TMJ functions.