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[FEMUR FRACTURES IN CHILDREN – CAUSES AND MECHANISMS OF INJURY]
Lijecnicki Vjesnik
|August 28, 2018
Summary
Pediatric femur fractures are most common in young children, often resulting from falls at home. Understanding these causes is key to preventing serious injuries in children.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Orthopedics
- Traumatology
- Public Health
Background:
- Femur fractures in children can lead to permanent disability.
- Prevention strategies require understanding fracture causes and circumstances.
- Hyperactivity in children increases injury risk.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the circumstances and locations of femur fractures in children.
- To categorize fracture data by age group.
- To inform prevention efforts for pediatric femur fractures.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective study of 106 children (0-18 years) with femur fractures.
- Data collected from University Hospital Center Zagreb (2012-2016).
- Analysis of fracture types, locations, causes, and associated injuries.
Main Results:
- Femur fractures most frequent in children aged 0-4 years (55.2%).
- Diaphysis fractures were most common (62%).
- Fractures occurred primarily at home (38%) and in the street (36%), often due to falls (57.5%) or motor vehicle accidents (33%).
Conclusions:
- Pediatric femur fractures predominantly affect young children.
- Home accidents, particularly falls, are the leading cause.
- Targeted prevention education for parents is crucial, focusing on home safety for preschoolers and risks in recreational/traffic settings for older children.
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