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JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGEONS
卷 30, 期 22, 页码 E1443-E1452出版社
LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS
DOI: 10.5435/JAAOS-D-22-00415
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Diaphyseal femur fractures are common in pediatric orthopaedic settings, and a patient-specific treatment plan should consider multiple factors. Noninvasive immobilization is typically used for young children, while internal fixation is preferred for school-aged children. Surgeons must pay attention to technical details to optimize outcomes.
Diaphyseal femur fractures are common in pediatric orthopaedic settings. A patient-specific treatment plan incorporates several factors, including age, weight, fracture pattern, associated injuries, and social considerations. Nonaccidental trauma should be considered in children younger than 3 years. In general, young children are treated with noninvasive immobilization (Pavlik harness or early hip spica casting) while school-aged children are treated with internal fixation. Internal fixation options include flexible intramedullary nails, rigid locked intramedullary nails, and plate osteosynthesis. Flexible intramedullary nails have the best outcomes in children of appropriate weight, aged 5 to 11 years, with stable fracture patterns. Lateral-entry rigid intramedullary nails have been designed for use in older children. External fixation is usually reserved for complex scenarios. Regarding all treatment methods, surgeons should be aware of several technical factors necessary to optimize outcomes.
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