Long leg splinting for pediatric femur fractures.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jor.2018.08.043
Abstract: Background Pediatric femur fractures are frequently encountered injuries frequently treated with spica casting. Spica casting may, however, be expensive and burdensome to patients. A possible alternative is a long leg splint. Methods Patients aged 6… read more here.
Keywords: long leg; femur fractures; leg splinting; leg ... See more keywords
Management of Pediatric Femur Fracture Using 90-90 Traction.
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DOI: 10.1097/bot.0000000000002174
Abstract: SUMMARY This video discusses treatment of pediatric femur fractures using 90-90 traction, followed by delayed spica casting. This study details the treatment of a 2-year-old girl with a subtrochanteric femur fracture featuring a 4-cm acute… read more here.
Keywords: using traction; pediatric femur; femur fracture; fracture ... See more keywords
The Feasibility of Utilizing Malunion Criteria to Limit Radiographs After Spica Casting for Pediatric Femur Fractures
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DOI: 10.1097/bpo.0000000000002009
Abstract: Background: There are no existing guidelines regarding the timing or frequency of postoperative radiographs following spica casting for pediatric femur fractures. The purpose of this study was to evaluate established femoral malunion criteria as a… read more here.
Keywords: radiographs; pediatric femur; spica; femur fractures ... See more keywords