Single Burr Hole Repair of Ponds Fracture in Elderly Patient: Rare Presentation

Author:

Singh Ajaydeep1,Kour Arvinpreet2

Affiliation:

1. Department of Neurosurgery, Maharishi Markandeshwar Institute of Medical Science and Research, Ambala, Haryana India

2. Department of Anaesthesia, Maharishi Markandeshwar Institute of Medical Science and Research, Ambala, Haryana India

Abstract

Introduction: Ponds fracture is a common presentation in the young age group. It is not present in elderly patients because of the rigidity of the bone. Methods: In this case report, we are describing a repair of the ponds fracture in elderly patients with an elevation of the fractured segment with a single burr hole. Results: There was complete resolution of the continuity of the bone with 100% elevation of the bone. Conclusion: To our knowledge, pond fracture is not found in elderly patients and this is rare, so we tried to present it with the pictorial representations.

Publisher

Medknow

Subject

General Medicine

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