Arthrodesis for tuberculous coxarthritis: good outcome in 32 adolescents.

Background: There is no consensus on best treatment of advanced tuberculous coxarthritis in young patients.

Patients And Methods: We report our results concerning hip arthrodesis for advanced tuberculous arthritis of the hip in 32 adolescents. The operation was preceded by standard antituberculous chemotherapy for 4 weeks, which was continued for 12 months after surgery.

Immediate percutaneous intramedullary fixation and functional bracing for the treatment of pediatric femoral shaft fracture.

Fifty-three consecutive children ages 6 to 14 with femur fractures treated with early percutaneous intramedullary fixation were evaluated retrospectively. The operation was performed within 24 hours in 50 patients and in the remainder after 48 hours. All patients were mobilized and allowed full weight-bearing in a functional brace in the early postoperative period.