Spontaneous Healing Of Large Femoral Corightical Bone Defects: Does Genetic Predisposition Play A Role?
Hinsche, A. F., Giannoudis, P. V., Matthews, S. E., & Smith, R. M. (2003). spontaneous healing of large femoral corightical bone defects: does genetic predisposition play a role?. Acta orighthopaedica Belgica, 69(5), 441–446.
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Disease Location
Case 3: distal femur
Personal Characteristics
Case 3: 33-year old woman fell down stairs, had long-term anorexia nervosa
Clinical Characteristics
Fracture of distal femur measuring 6 cm; cachexia caused by long-term anorexia nervosa
Remission Characteristics
Casgap in femur had been filled and allowed weight bearing 6 months after accident
Treatment & Mechanisms
Proposed Remission Mechanisms
For all cases, genetic predisposition; more complex fracture patterns may heal faster; bone growth may be supported by intramedullary devices and thorough wound debridation
Clinical Treatment
Case 3: wound debridement and skeletal traction; second wound debridement 13 days later with dequestrectomy of all dead bone fragments; femoral defect bridged with angled blade plate device; patient discharged home with splint
Non-Clinical Treatment
For all cases, none reported stated