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Tristan McMillan1, Haroon Rehman1, Martin Mitchell1
1Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, Aberdeen, UK.
Epileptic seizures can cause rare hip fractures in adolescents, specifically isolated lesser trochanter fractures. Emergency physicians should be aware of this unusual injury mechanism following tonic-clonic seizures.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Neurology
- Emergency Medicine
Background:
- Musculoskeletal injuries are common complications of epileptic seizures.
- Uncontrolled muscular contractions during seizures can lead to various injuries.
Observation:
- A 16-year-old male presented with hip pain and antalgic gait after two separate tonic-clonic seizures.
- Physical examination revealed discomfort on hip flexion.
Findings:
- Radiologic imaging confirmed acute, isolated fractures of the lesser trochanters in both instances.
- This type of fracture is typically associated with athletic injuries in adolescents and metastatic bone disease in adults.
Implications:
- Highlights an undocumented mechanism of lesser trochanter fracture in adolescents.
- Increases awareness among emergency physicians regarding seizure-induced orthopedic injuries.
- Emphasizes the need for considering seizures as a potential cause of hip fractures in young patients.
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