Objective To review current literature on treatment of closed femoral shaft fractures in
children of 2–10 years old, with subgroup analysis of children aged 2–6 years, comparing …

Background: There is a general consensus on the management of femoral fractures in
children younger than two years and adolescents older than sixteen years. The best …

Background In children aged 3–5 years, femoral fractures are common and are frequently
treated using flexible intramedullary nails (FIN) or spica casting. Recently, more surgeons …

To compare the difference in efficacy following flexible intramedullary nailing (FIN) and
external fixation (EF) for pediatric femoral shaft fractures. A systematic search was performed …

Introduction Leg-length difference (LLD) is common in patients with developmental
dysplasia of the hip (DDH). LLD of> 1 cm at skeletal maturity is reported in> 40% of patients …

Purpose This study was performed to investigate leg-length discrepancy (LLD) and
associated risk factors after paediatric femur shaft fractures. Methods A total of 72 …

Background: Elastic stable intramedullary nailing has become the treatment of choice for
femur shaft fractures in school-age children in developed world. However, in the sub …

背景: 弹性髓内钉与外固定架修复儿童股骨干骨折是临床常用的两种固定形式,
至于选择哪种固定方式更好目前仍存争议. 目的: 系统评价弹性髓内钉与外固定架修复儿童股 …

Purpose: To evaluate the efficacy of intramedullary Kirschner wires for the treatment of
unstable tibial shaft fractures in children. Methods: This prospective study was conducted at …

As fraturas de fêmur são causadas, principalmente, por traumas de alta energia em
indivíduos jovens e adultos e por quedas entre os idosos. Mulheres idosas são mais …