Pediatric pathological fracture neck of femur - A case report
Abstract
Pediatric pathologic femoral neck fractures are uncommon. Aneurysmal bone cyst with primary fracture neck of femur is rare. Due to rarity we are reporting a pathological fracture of femoral neck due to Aneurysmal bone cyst in an eleven year old girl, who was treated with curettage, iliac crest bone grafting and limited internal fixation.
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As per reviwer comments, conclusion of the report has been edited and referrances are added for the rarity of presentation. As per reviewer comments referances have been added and report of 1st clinical case has removed
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