[Femoral shaft fractures in children]. / Femurschaftfrakturen im Kindesalter.
Unfallchirurg
; 114(5): 382-7, 2011 May.
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Femoral shaft fractures in children represent 1.5% of all fractures in childhood. Up to the age of 4 years, conservative treatment in a hip spica or short-term overhead traction is the therapy of choice. Femoral shaft fractures between the age of 5 and 16 years should be treated surgically. In over 90% of these cases elastic stable intramedullary nailing (ESIN) is the premier treatment option. Additional end caps can be used for unstable fractures and in length discrepancy. The external fixator and the locking plate are reserved for fractures with severe soft tissue injuries, vascular problems and some specific situations mentioned later on. By adhering to these standards good results can be achieved with a low complication rate.
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Tracción
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Fracturas del Fémur
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Fijación Intramedular de Fracturas
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
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Guideline
Límite:
Adolescent
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Child
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Child, preschool
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Female
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Humans
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Infant
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Male
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Newborn
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Revista:
Unfallchirurg
Asunto de la revista:
TRAUMATOLOGIA
Año:
2011
Tipo del documento:
Article
Pais de publicación:
Alemania