Venous Thromboembolism and Superficial Femoral Artery Obstruction after Femur Intertrochanteric Fracture: A Case Report.
- Author:
Chong Kwan KIM
1
;
Byung Woo AHN
;
Sang Min KIM
;
Seung Hoon KANG
;
Kye Young HAN
Author Information
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords: Femur intertrochanteric fracture; Venous thromboembolism; Superficial femoral artery obstruction
- MeSH: Aged; Diagnosis; Emergencies; Femoral Artery*; Femur*; Hemiarthroplasty; Hip Fractures; Humans; Lost to Follow-Up; Pulmonary Embolism; Thromboembolism; Venous Thromboembolism*
- From:Hip & Pelvis 2013;25(4):301-305
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
- Abstract: As the elderly population increases, occurrence of hip fractures has shown a rapid increase, and posttraumatic and postoperative venous thromboembolism can lead to fatal complications. Current prophylactic management includes mechanical and chemical prophylaxis. A 76-year-oldfemale, who was lost to follow-up after diagnosis of pulmonary thromboembolism four years ago, was admitted to our emergency room for a right intertrochanteric fracture. Before the operation, the thromboembolism recurred and was treated with anticoagulation medication. Bipolar hemiarthroplasty and fixation of the greater trochanter with a hook plate were performed 18 days after the trauma. Superficial femoral artery obstruction and venous thromboembolism occurred on the first day after the operation.
