Nearly one-third of the human population is infected with tuberculosis. Of those with active
disease, approximately 10% are impacted by skeletal tuberculosis. Though, traditionally a …

Background Fracture of the femoral shaft is a common injury that has varying etiology in the
pediatric population. Rigid, locked, intramedullary nailing allows for early mobilization, and …

Historically, many pediatric injuries were managed nonsurgically. However, with changes in
implant selection and outcomes, studies of operative versus nonoperative treatment …

Background: Antegrade intramedullary (IM) nailing for skeletally immature femur fractures
can damage the capital femoral epiphysis blood supply, leading to avascular necrosis (AVN) …

Pediatric femoral shaft fractures account for less than 2% of all fractures in children.
However, these are the most common pediatric fractures necessitating hospitalization and …

Background Complex, high-energy pediatric femur diaphyseal fractures cannot be treated
reliably by conventional methods: casting is not suitable for polytrauma and large children …

Purpose Fractures of the femoral shaft in children are common. The rates of bone growth
and remodeling in children vary according to their ages, which affect their respective …

Intramedullary nail fixation of pediatric long bone fracture, particularly femoral shaft fracture,
has revolutionized the care and outcome of these complex injuries. Nailing is associated …

Idiopathic Rotational Abnormalities of the Lower Extremities... : JBJS Reviews Idiopathic
Rotational Abnormalities of the Lower Extremities in Children and Adults : JBJS Reviews JBJS …

Purpose This study aims to critically analyze the major and minor complications that may be
associated with plate fixation of pediatric diaphyseal femur fractures. Methods The medical …