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Compression plating of pediatric femoral shaft fractures
Michelle S Caird1, Kelly A Mueller, Aki Puryear
1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109, USA.
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Compression plate fixation achieved a 100% union rate in pediatric femur fractures. This safe and effective treatment showed low complication rates, comparing favorably to other methods for treating these fractures in children.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic surgery
- Pediatric traumatology
Background:
- Femoral shaft fractures are common in children.
- Various surgical interventions exist, each with associated risks and benefits.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy and safety of compression plate fixation for pediatric femoral shaft fractures.
- To compare outcomes with existing literature on alternative treatments.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective review of 60 children under 16 years old.
- Treatment involved compression plate fixation.
- Follow-up until hardware removal.
Main Results:
- Achieved a 100% bone union rate.
- Observed a low rate of complications.
- Outcomes favorably compared to literature for other treatment modalities.
Conclusions:
- Compression plate fixation is a safe and effective treatment for pediatric femoral shaft fractures.
- This method is suitable for both isolated and multiple-injury cases.
- Results support compression plate fixation as a viable surgical option.
Abstract:
The authors conducted a retrospective review of 60 children under the age of 16 years with femoral shaft fractures treated with compression plate fixation. All patients were followed to hardware removal. The 100% union rate and low complication rate after compression plate fixation of pediatric femur fractures compared favorably to the literature of other treatment options. Compression plate fixation is a safe and effective treatment in children with both isolated femoral shaft fractures and those associated with multiple injuries.