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[A boy with a painful upper leg].

Dagmar R J Kempink1, Elgun V C M Zeegers

  • 1Universitair Medisch Centrum Groningen, afd. Orthopedie, Groningen, the Netherlands. drjkempink@hotmail.com

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A Salter Harris type 1 distal femur fracture in a 13-year-old boy requires careful management. These injuries can lead to growth disturbances, necessitating long-term clinical evaluation until skeletal maturity.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic surgery
  • Pediatric orthopedics
  • Pediatric trauma

Background:

  • Salter Harris type 1 epiphysiolysis is a common physeal fracture in pediatric patients.
  • Distal femur fractures require prompt diagnosis and appropriate management to prevent long-term complications.

Observation:

  • A 13-year-old male presented to the Emergency Department with a Salter Harris type 1 epiphysiolysis of the distal femur.
  • This specific fracture pattern involves the physis without a visible displacement on initial assessment.

Findings:

  • Salter Harris type 1 distal femur fractures can be managed non-operatively with closed reduction and potential fixation.
  • Untreated or improperly managed physeal injuries carry a significant risk of growth disturbance.

Implications:

  • Early and accurate diagnosis of distal femur physeal fractures is crucial for optimal outcomes.
  • Long-term clinical monitoring until skeletal maturity is essential to detect and manage potential growth disturbances following these injuries.