Trichinella spiralis infestation complicating open reduction and internal fixation for closed fracture femur.
Trichinella spiralis infestation complicating open reduction and internal fixation for closed fracture femur.
Date
2009-04
Authors
Beyeza, Titus
Odida, M
Okello, J
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
Volume Title
Publisher
Association of Surgeons of East Africa and College of Surgeons of East Central and Southern Africa
Abstract
Trichinella Spiralis infestation complicating internally fixed fracture has not been reported. We report a case of trichinella spiralis infestation complicating a closed fracture of femur that was managed by open reduction and internal fixation using Kuntcher nail resulting into non-union.
Description
Case Report
Keywords
Trichinella Spiralis,
Trichinella spiralis infestation,
Fracture,
Fracture of Femur
Citation
Beyeza, T., Odida, M., Okello, J., (2009). Trichinella spiralis infestation complicating open reduction and internal fixation for closed fracture femur. East and Central African Journal of Surgery, 14(1)