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National trends in the treatment of femur fractures in the preschool population: Age and geography play a role.

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Published in 2021 at "Injury"

DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2021.04.022

Abstract: BACKGROUND Spica casting and elastic stable intramedullary nailing (ESIN) are options for diaphyseal femur fractures in preschool-age children (ages 3-6 years). Clinical practice guidelines (CPG) are only of moderate or limited strength, which may lead… read more here.

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Mini-open Anterior Pelvic Osteotomy and Spica Casting for Primary Closure of the Pelvis in Infants With Classic Bladder Exstrophy

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Published in 2022 at "Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics"

DOI: 10.1097/bpo.0000000000002260

Abstract: Background: The objective of this study was to investigate the efficacy and safety of mini-open Salter-like anterior pelvic osteotomy followed by spica casting as an adjunct to urological reconstruction in infants with classic bladder exstrophy… read more here.

Keywords: mini open; pelvic osteotomy; spica casting; anterior pelvic ... See more keywords