Compression plating of pediatric femoral shaft fractures |
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Authors: | Caird Michelle S Mueller Kelly A Puryear Aki Farley Frances A |
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Affiliation: | Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109, USA. |
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Abstract: | The authors conducted a retrospective review of 60 children under the age of 16 years with femoral shaft fractures treated with compression plate fixation. All patients were followed to hardware removal. The 100% union rate and low complication rate after compression plate fixation of pediatric femur fractures compared favorably to the literature of other treatment options. Compression plate fixation is a safe and effective treatment in children with both isolated femoral shaft fractures and those associated with multiple injuries. |
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