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AVASCULAR NECROSIS COMPLICATING UNDISPLACED FRACTURES OF THE NECK OF FEMUR 1N CHILDREN

F. C. Durbin

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1. Three cases are reported of avascular necrosis of the head of the femur after undisplaced fractures of the neck of the femur in childhood. 2. It is suggested that the diaphysial vessels play a more important part in the supply of the epiphysis than has previously been recognised. 3. The prognosis for any fracture of the neck of the femur in a child given at the time of the injury should be guarded.

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1. Three cases are reported of avascular necrosis of the head of the femur after undisplaced fractures of the neck of the femur in childhood. 2. It is suggested that the diaphysial vessels play a more important part in the supply of the epiphysis than has previously been recognised. 3. The prognosis for any fracture of the neck of the femur in a child given at the time of the injury should be guarded.

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1. Three cases are reported of avascular necrosis of the head of the femur after undisplaced fractures of the neck of the femur in childhood. 2. It is suggested that the diaphysial vessels play a more important part in the supply of the epiphysis than has previously been recognised. 3. The prognosis for any fracture of the neck of the femur in a child given at the time of the injury should be guarded.

Key concepts: Avascular necrosis, Medicine, Femur, Epiphysis, Surgery, Orthopedic surgery, Femoral head

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