Le fratture diafisarie del femore

M. Mazzi; A. Micaglio; R. Schiavon

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Le fratture diafisarie del femore

M. Mazzi A. Micaglio R. Schiavon

UOS Ortopedia e Traumatologia Pediatrica, Ospedale S. Bortolo, Vicenza, Italia

UOS Ortopedia e Traumatologia, Policlinico Abano Terme, Abano Terme, PD, Italia

UOS Ortopedia e Traumatologia Pediatrica, Ospedale S. Bortolo, Vicenza, Italia

Abstract

FEMORAL SHAFT FRACTURE IN CHILDREN
Paediatric femoral shaft fractures account for less than 2% of all fractures in children. Modalities of treatment vary
mostly according to age, with fracture pattern and site having a lesser impact. There appears to be some consensus in
that the method we choose must lead to shortening the hospital stay, be comfortable for the patient, provide suitable
stability to the fracture and have less complications. Trends in treatment have varied over time. Significant
complications are relatively rare. Because of the limited rotational remodelling it is important to avoid malrotation.