Trochanter migrans: late complications due to displacement of the lesser trochanter in trochanteric fractures.

Complications associated with secondary displacement and migration of the lesser trochanter fragment in trochanteric fractures are rare. The complaints expressed by the patient may be misunderstood and attributed to implant-associated or patient-specific problems likely to occur after surgery. This series illustrates potentially dangerous late complications caused by secondary migration of the lesser trochanter.

[Isolated fracture of the lesser trochanter-What age-related differences are important?].

Isolated fractures of the lesser trochanter are very rare injuries. This case report describes the age-related differences based on two cases. A 13-year-old girl suffered an avulsion fracture of the lesser trochanter while sprinting.

Cuboid nutcracker fracture in children: Management and results.

Introduction: Compression fractures of the cuboid bone in children and adolescents are rare. Fracture morphology, associated lesions, treatment options and long-term outcomes of this very rare injury are published in a few case reports. This study with review of the literature aims to support the understanding of fracture pattern and optimize pathways of decision making.

Avulsion fracture of the lesser trochanter in adolescents.

Introduction: Avulsion fractures of the lesser trochanter in adolescents are rare. They are a result of a sudden and forceful contraction of the iliopsoas muscle. Functional results in the medium term after non-operative treatment are unknown.

[Changes in the patient population with proximal femur fractures over the last decade : Incidence, age, comorbidities, and length of stay].

Background: Over the last decade, the percentage of people >65 years has increased from 16.6% to 20.7%.

Number of positive radiographic findings in pediatric trauma patients.

Purpose: Conventional radiography is frequently performed in pediatric patients in whom fractures and dislocations are suspected. However, until now, the rate of positive findings of the most commonly performed radiographic examinations in pediatric patients is unknown. The aim of this study was to evaluate the number of positive findings in the 20 most frequently requested standard radiographic examinations in pediatric patients in a level 1 trauma center systematically.

Outcome after operative treatment of proximal humeral fractures in elderly patients.

Background: The proximal humeral fracture (PHF) (5 %) of the elderly is the third most common fracture after proximal femoral and distal radius fractures. Proximal femoral fractures often lead to a loss of autonomy.

Objectives: The aim of this study is to show how PHF changes the patient's autonomy and the coping with everyday life as well as which factors influence the outcome 1 year (y) after surgery.

Pediatric trauma care with computed tomography--criteria for CT scanning.

Trauma centers, trauma management concepts, as well as integration of whole-body computed tomography (CT) reduced mortality significantly. The accuracy of a trauma care algorithm with emergency CT in children was evaluated. Data of 71 children with emergency CT were recorded retrospectively.

Triplane Fracture of the Distal Fibula.

This is a case report of a 14-year-old girl with a triplane fracture of the distal fibula. The fracture showed displacement and was treated by open reduction, internal fixation, and 5 weeks of external immobilization. The follow-up 5 months after injury yielded an excellent clinical result.