We describe a patient with autosomal-dominant osteopetrosis, a subtrochanteric fracture, and an ipsilateral femoral neck fracture
treated with a hip spica cast Although the fracture united with coxa vara and external rotation deformities, the patient successfully
returned to his normal activities of daily living. Operative fracture treatment in patients with osteopetrosis is difficult,
and our patient provides evidence that with nonoperative treatment these patients can return to a functional level when operative
treatment is not an option.
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