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Current Concepts in Paediatric Femoral Shaft Fractures

Rakesh John1, Siddhartha Sharma1, Gopinathan Nirmal Raj1

  • 1Department of Orthopaedics, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India.

The Open Orthopaedics Journal
|June 13, 2017
PubMed

Insights

Pediatric femoral shaft fractures are uncommon but lead to hospitalization, extended recovery, and significant healthcare burdens. This review covers their epidemiology, causes, classification, and management.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics
  • Pediatric Traumatology

Background:

  • Pediatric femoral shaft fractures represent less than 2% of all childhood fractures.
  • Despite their rarity, they are the most common pediatric fractures requiring hospitalization.
  • These fractures impose a substantial burden on healthcare systems, caregivers, and involve prolonged recovery periods.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comprehensive review of pediatric femoral shaft fractures.
  • To cover the epidemiology, etiology, classification, and management options for these injuries.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of pediatric femoral shaft fractures.
  • Synthesis of information on epidemiology, etiology, classification, and management.

Main Results:

  • Fractures are uncommon but significant, necessitating extensive medical care.
  • Review encompasses key aspects from cause to treatment.

Conclusions:

  • Understanding the epidemiology, etiology, classification, and management is crucial for optimizing care.
  • Comprehensive reviews aid in managing the significant healthcare and caregiver burden associated with these fractures.

Keywords:
ChildrenElastic nailingFemurFracturesHip spicaSubmuscular plating

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