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    Area of Science:

    • Orthopaedic Surgery
    • Pediatric Orthopaedics
    • Traumatology

    Background:

    • Pediatric diaphyseal femur fractures are common injuries requiring a structured treatment approach.
    • Restoring limb length, alignment, and rotation are key treatment goals.
    • Treatment decisions must consider patient age and remaining growth potential.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To provide a framework for treating pediatric diaphyseal femur fractures.
    • To guide orthopaedic surgeons in selecting optimal fixation modalities.
    • To clarify decision-making in complex or ambiguous cases.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of established treatment modalities for pediatric femur fractures.
    • Analysis of patient-specific factors influencing treatment choice (age, weight, fracture pattern).
    • Comparison of flexible nailing, plate fixation, and rigid nail fixation.

    Main Results:

    • Flexible nailing: suitable for ages 5-11, stable fractures, <100 lb.
    • Plate fixation: indicated for unstable fractures, suitable for >5 years, no weight limit.
    • Rigid nail fixation: indicated for >11 years, all fracture patterns.

    Conclusions:

    • Optimal fixation modality selection depends on a nuanced understanding of patient factors and fracture characteristics.
    • Flexible nailing, plate fixation, and rigid nail fixation each have specific indications and limitations.
    • Surgeons must integrate knowledge of fracture healing and patient variables to navigate treatment 'gray zones'.