[Characteristics and clinical significance of irreducible Pipkin type Ⅰ and Ⅱ femoral head fracture-dislocations]. 2022

Haoran Wang, and Zhengang Ji, and Zhibin Zhou, and Xia'nan Song, and Tianyu Han
Department of Orthopedics, General Hospital of Northern Theater Command of Chinese PLA, Shenyang Liaoning, 110016, P. R. China.

To summarize the characteristics and clinical significance of irreducible Pipkin type Ⅰ and Ⅱ femoral head fracture-dislocations. The clinical data of 4 patients with irreducible Pipkin type Ⅰ and Ⅱ femoral head fracture-dislocations between January 2010 and December 2019 were collected. There were 2 males and 2 females and the age ranged from 24 to 41 years, with an average age of 33.5 years. The cause of injury included traffic accident in 3 cases and falling in 1 case. Pipkin classification was 2 cases of type Ⅰ and 2 cases of type Ⅱ. The time from injury to operation was 1-2 days. The clinical features were that the hip joint of the affected limb was in a locked position, and the passive range of motion was poor. The affected limb was slightly flexed at the hip joint and shortened, in a state of neutral position or slight adduction and internal rotation. The imaging data suggested that the femoral head dislocated backward and upward, and the hard cortex of the posterior edge of the acetabulum was embedded in the cancellous bone of the femoral head, and the two were compressed and incarcerated. Patients of cases 1-3 underwent closed reduction of hip dislocation 1-2 times at 3, 1, and 3 hours after injury respectively, and femoral neck fracture occurred. The injury types changed to Pipkin type Ⅲ, and open reduction and internal fixation were performed. Patient of case 4 did not undergo closed reduction, but underwent open reduction and internal fixation directly. Patients of cases 1-3 were followed up 14, 17, and 12 months, respectively. They developed osteonecrosis of the femoral head at 9, 5, and 10 months after operation respectively, and all underwent total hip arthroplasty. Patient of case 4 was followed up 24 months and had no hip pain and limited mobility; the imaging data indicated that the internal fixator position was good and the fracture healed; no collapse or deformation of the femoral head was seen, and no osteonecrosis of the femoral head occurred. Clinicians need to improve their understanding of the unique clinical features and imaging findings of irreducible Pipkin type Ⅰ and Ⅱ femoral head fracture-dislocations. It is suggested that open reduction and simultaneous fixation of femoral head fracture should be directly used to reduce the incidence of osteonecrosis of the femoral head.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008297 Male Males
D005260 Female Females
D005265 Femoral Neck Fractures Fractures of the short, constricted portion of the thigh bone between the femur head and the trochanters. It excludes intertrochanteric fractures which are HIP FRACTURES. Femur Neck Fractures,Femoral Neck Fracture,Femur Neck Fracture
D005270 Femur Head The hemispheric articular surface at the upper extremity of the thigh bone. (Stedman, 26th ed) Femoral Head,Femoral Heads,Femur Heads,Head, Femoral,Head, Femur
D005593 Fracture Fixation, Internal The use of internal devices (metal plates, nails, rods, etc.) to hold the position of a fracture in proper alignment. Osteosynthesis, Fracture,Fixation, Internal Fracture,Fixations, Internal Fracture,Fracture Fixations, Internal,Fracture Osteosyntheses,Fracture Osteosynthesis,Internal Fracture Fixation,Internal Fracture Fixations,Osteosyntheses, Fracture
D006617 Hip Dislocation Displacement of the femur bone from its normal position at the HIP JOINT. Hip Displacement,Hip Dysplasia,Dislocation, Hip,Dislocations, Hip,Displacement, Hip,Displacements, Hip,Dysplasia, Hip,Dysplasias, Hip,Hip Dislocations,Hip Displacements,Hip Dysplasias
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000328 Adult A person having attained full growth or maturity. Adults are of 19 through 44 years of age. For a person between 19 and 24 years of age, YOUNG ADULT is available. Adults
D016059 Range of Motion, Articular The distance and direction to which a bone joint can be extended. Range of motion is a function of the condition of the joints, muscles, and connective tissues involved. Joint flexibility can be improved through appropriate MUSCLE STRETCHING EXERCISES. Passive Range of Motion,Joint Flexibility,Joint Range of Motion,Range of Motion,Flexibility, Joint
D055815 Young Adult A person between 19 and 24 years of age. Adult, Young,Adults, Young,Young Adults

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