Compression plating of pediatric femoral shaft fractures.
retrospective_cohort · Level III
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Abstract
The authors conducted a retrospective review of 60 children under the age of 16 years with femoral shaft fractures treated with compression plate fixation. All patients were followed to hardware removal. The 100% union rate and low complication rate after compression plate fixation of pediatric femur fractures compared favorably to the literature of other treatment options. Compression plate fixation is a safe and effective treatment in children with both isolated femoral shaft fractures and those associated with multiple injuries.
Medical subject headings
- Bone Plates
- Femoral Fractures
- Fracture Fixation, Internal
Anatomy
- femur