Postirradiation Fractures of the Femoral Neck: Report of 2 Cases
10.4055/jkoa.1971.6.1.57
- Author:
Young Sik PYUN
;
Jun KIM
;
Chang Soo KANG
;
Ik Dong KIM
- Publication Type:Case Report
- MeSH:
Femur Neck;
Osteotomy;
Prognosis
- From:The Journal of the Korean Orthopaedic Association
1971;6(1):57-60
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Postirradiation fractures are a rare entity and still incomplete in its exact cause and pathogenesis. But these fractures are slowly and spontancously developed and the prognosis is favorable with less frequent complications. Authors report here two cases of postirradiation fracture developed after irradiation treatment for cervical carcinoma, which have good reault with internal fixation and osteotomy.
