Atraumatic Displaced Femoral Neck Insufficiency Fracture Because of Severe Hypocalcemia in a Pediatric Patient: A Case Report.
Christian ShigleyZainab IbrahimLindsay R KosinskiAristides I CruzPublished in: JBJS case connector (2022)
Pediatric femoral neck fractures in the absence of trauma are uncommon and often have underlying metabolic abnormalities. In addition, autism poses unique challenges in caring for these patients who are at an increased risk of complications. Interdisciplinary care is integral to achieving successful outcomes.
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