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ArticleTrauma case reports2024

Trifocal femur fracture with intracapsular femoral neck, open diaphyseal, and distal complete articular fractures.

Carly A Robinson, Ellen Fitzpatrick, Gillian Soles, Augustine Saiz, Mark A Lee, Sean T Campbell

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6 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Carly A RobinsonUC Davis School of Medicine, Sacramento, CA, United States of America.
Ellen FitzpatrickDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, UC Davis Medical Center, Sacramento, CA, United States of America.
Gillian SolesDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, UC Davis Medical Center, Sacramento, CA, United States of America.
Augustine SaizDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, UC Davis Medical Center, Sacramento, CA, United States of America.
Mark A LeeDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, UC Davis Medical Center, Sacramento, CA, United States of America.
Sean T CampbellDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, UC Davis Medical Center, Sacramento, CA, United States of America.
University of California Davis Medical Center · USUniversity of California, Davis · US

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Abstract

We describe a trifocal femur injury with intracapsular femoral neck fracture, diaphyseal fracture with bone loss, and distal complete articular (AO/OTA C type) fracture, an injury rarely described in the literature. Surgical management utilized a not-yet-reported implant combination: screw-side plate device for the intracapsular femoral neck, retrograde nail for the diaphysis, and lag screws plus mini fragment buttress plating for the distal fracture. The patient had uneventful fracture union with no changes in alignment. Given the rarity and complexity of this injury, there is little consensus on surgical technique and implant choice. This case demonstrates a modernized approach that may be useful for surgeons who encounter similar fracture patterns in their practice.

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Intra-articularIntra-capsularMultifocal fractureOpen fractureTrifocal femur fracture

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PMID38550962
PMCPMC10973671
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