In a review of 65 tibial fractures in children of which 25 were isolated and not associated with a fracture of the fibula, we found that isolated tibial fractures were not uncommon, and accounted for one-third of all tibial fractures in children under 11 years of age. They occur after two...
Background:Management of compound tibia fractures remains a challenge for the orthopedic surgeon, not only in adult but also in children. In adult patients, the problems have been studied widely, and numerous published studies on these injuries have focused on the pref...
9 1998 T he tibia is commonly the site of fractures in infants and children; many of these fractures are subtle, resulting in limping with no apparent cause. Of course, when the fracture is overt, no problems in interpre- tation arise, but when subtle, these fractures can easily be ...
Tibial fractures in children can result from relatively minor injuring forces. The accidental toddler's fracture is common and must be distinguished from a fracture caused by child abuse. Recognition of neurovascular and ligamentous injuries or compartment syndromes that may accompany fibular fractures ...
Children aged > 12 years hada significantly longer time to union than those aged < 12 years(16.3 weeks versus 11.4 weeks, p = 0.045).The length of stay in hospital for patients with a Gustilo-Andersongrade IIIB fracture was twice as long as for less severe injuries. ConclusionFractures in ...
In cases of intraarticular fracture, the use of the CRIF method was tested. The suitability of the CRIF method was decided during manipulation of the fragments under an X-ray amplifier.According to Ogden's classification, three children were classified with type 1A, one with 1B, three with ...
Final alignment in 45 of the 46 fractures was acceptable. External fixation is a safe and effective method of treating unstable diaphyseal tibia fractures in children. Patients over the age of 12 years, particularly with comminuted fracture patterns may be more effectively treated with circular ...
Simultaneous bilateral tibial tubercle avulsion fracture in an adolescent: a case report and review of the literature Avulsion fractures of the tibial tubercle are uncommon. Bilateral tibial tubercle avulsion fractures are extremely rare. In this article, we describe Watso... G Georgiou,A Dimitrakopou...
Metaphyseal corner fractures, or bucket handle fractures, occur in children less than two years old. In a previously well infant with normal bones, this fracture is almost pathognomonic for non-accidental injury (NAI). These are Salter-Harris II fractures of the long bones, most frequently seen...
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