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External fixation in multiply injured children.
1University of Southern California, Los Angeles.
The Orthopedic Clinics of North America
|April 1, 1990
Summary
External fixation is a viable treatment for pediatric fractures, particularly in severe cases involving multiple injuries or significant wounds. This method offers crucial temporary stabilization for children during complex fracture management.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic surgery
- Pediatric trauma care
Background:
- External fixation is a recognized orthopedic technique.
- Its application in pediatric fractures is less common but feasible.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the utility of external fixation in pediatric fracture management.
- To identify optimal scenarios for its use in children.
Main Methods:
- Review of external fixation application in pediatric cases.
- Analysis of fracture types and patient conditions where external fixation was employed.
Main Results:
- External fixation is applicable to pediatric fractures similarly to adults.
- It is most beneficial for children with polytrauma or open fractures with extensive soft tissue damage.
- Provides effective temporary stabilization.
Conclusions:
- External fixation is a valuable tool for specific pediatric fractures.
- It facilitates subsequent fracture management in complex pediatric trauma cases.