Key result
Surgical exploration and vascular repair were performed for a false aneurysm of the profunda femoris artery caused by a displaced lesser trochanter fragment following an intertrochanteric fracture.
Case Report (n=1)
Highlights the rare but potentially life-threatening complication of profunda femoris artery injury following intertrochanteric fracture with a displaced lesser trochanter fragment.
Alerts clinicians to consider vascular injury in displaced intertrochanteric fractures with unexplained hematoma; single case leaves open incidence and screening needs.
Vascular injuries following intertrochanteric fracture have been sporadically reported. Despite its rare occurrence, this complication can be potentially life and limb threatening. The authors report an unusual presentation of false aneurysm of profunda femoris artery following an intertrochanteric fracture with marked displacement of lesser trochanter fragment. The patient presented with thigh swelling and unexplainable dropped hematocrit. Surgical exploration and vascular repair were done. It is essential for the surgeon to be aware of possible associated vascular injuries in intertrochanteric fracture, particularly in fracture with lesser trochanter fragment.
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Mayurasakorn et al. (2017) conducted a case report in Profunda femoris artery injury following intertrochanteric fracture (n=1). Surgical exploration and vascular repair was evaluated. Surgical exploration and vascular repair were performed for a false aneurysm of the profunda femoris artery caused by a displaced lesser trochanter fragment following an intertrochanteric fracture.
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