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Published on: October 28, 2022
[Ankle fractures in children]
1Oddelenie urazovej chirurgie, FNsP J. A. Reimana, Presov, Slovenská republika. klocpeter@hotmail.com
Summary
Pediatric talus fractures, though rare, require careful management. This study found that childhood talus fractures, particularly peripheral ones, generally have good outcomes with conservative or surgical treatment, with fewer complications than in adults.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Pediatric Traumatology
- Bone Fracture Research
Background:
- Fractures of the talus are uncommon in children.
- Understanding pediatric talar fractures is crucial for appropriate treatment and outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the clinical and radiographic outcomes of pediatric talus fractures.
- To compare pediatric talus fracture characteristics and complications with adult cases.
- To investigate optimal treatment strategies for central talus fractures in children.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of pediatric patients with talus fractures over 10 years.
- Clinical and radiographic evaluation with at least one-year follow-up.
- Classification of fractures using the Marti-Weber system.
Main Results:
- Fourteen pediatric patients (mean age 12) with low-energy talus fractures were analyzed.
- Six central talus fractures were observed, with two treated surgically and four conservatively.
- Minor complications were noted in peripheral talus fractures; no serious complications were reported in this series.
Conclusions:
- Pediatric talus fractures, especially peripheral ones, appear to have a lower complication rate compared to adults.
- Treatment should follow adult principles, with long-term follow-up recommended.
- Further research is needed to clarify factors influencing avascular necrosis in pediatric talar fractures.
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