Publications by authors named "Minami K Yamamura"
J Am Acad Orthop Surg
June 2023
Article Synopsis
- Childhood fractures involving the physis can lead to growth disturbances, which are difficult to treat and may cause further complications; this study focuses on the link between these fractures in the tibia and femur and growth disturbances.
- Researchers analyzed data from 1,585 patients aged 0.5 to 18.9 treated for tibial or distal femoral physeal fractures over a decade, estimating a clinically significant growth disturbance (CSGD) incidence of 5.0%, primarily occurring within 2 years of the initial injury.
- Factors significantly increasing the risk of CSGD included complex fractures requiring surgery, specific types of physeal fractures, patient age, and initial treatment at an outside facility, emphasizing the need for long-term
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