Current practices in the management of closed femoral shaft fractures in children: A nationwide survey among Dutch orthopaedic surgeons.

Background: There remains a lack of high-quality evidence on the treatment of pediatric femur shaft fractures. Therefore, treatment choices may still be based on personal preference of treating surgeons. To gain insight in considerations regarding treatment options, we conducted a survey among Dutch trauma and orthopedic surgeons.

Pelvic ring injuries: recent advances in diagnosis and treatment.

Pelvic ring injuries typically occur from high-energy trauma and are often associated with multisystem injuries. Prompt diagnosis of pelvic ring injuries is essential, and timely initial management is critical in the early resuscitation of polytraumatized patients. Definitive management of pelvic ring injuries continues to be a topic of much debate in the trauma community.

The prevalence of non-accidental trauma among children with polytrauma: A nationwide level-I trauma centre study.

Objective: We aimed to investigate the prevalence and characteristics of non-accidental trauma (NAT) in children with polytrauma treated at level-I trauma centres (TC).

Summary Of Background: Data 6-10% Of children who present at the emergency department with injuries, sustain polytrauma. Polytrauma may result from either accidental (AT) or NAT, i.

Prevalence of inflicted and neglectful femur shaft fractures in young children in national level I trauma centers.

Background: The prevalence of inflicted femur fractures in young children varies (1.5-35.2%), but these data are based on small retrospective studies with high heterogeneity.

High prevalence of non-accidental trauma among deceased children presenting at Level I trauma centers in the Netherlands.

Purpose: Between 0.1-3% of injured children who present at a hospital emergency department ultimately die as a result of their injuries. These events are typically reported as unnatural causes of death and may result from either accidental or non-accidental trauma (NAT).

Treatment of closed femoral shaft fractures in children aged 2-10 years: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Objective: To review current literature on treatment of closed femoral shaft fractures in children of 2-10 years old, with subgroup analysis of children aged 2-6 years, comparing intramedullary nailing (IMN) to conservative treatment modalities.

Methods: We included clinical trials and observational studies that compared traction and subsequent casting (TSC), spica casting and IMN for treatment of femur shaft fractures in children of 2-10 years of age. Subgroup analysis of children aged 2-6 years was performed.

[Compartment syndrome of the forearm in a child].

Background: Compartment syndrome is a rare but serious entity with various causes. Timely diagnosis and treatment are essential.

Case Description: We present a case of a 14-year-old boy with a crush injury of the forearm including a fracture of the radius and ulna.

Operative Treatment of Pediatric Pelvic and Acetabulum Fractures.

Pediatric pelvic fractures are rare and differ from adults in etiology, fracture type, and associated injuries. They are observed in multitrauma patients, with severe associated injuries. Treatment of these children in specialized hospitals is likely to provide the best outcome because of the rarity of these fractures.

Pediatric supracondylar humerus fractures: the anterior approach.

Objectives: To evaluate the efficiency of the anterior approach for displaced supracondylar pediatric humeral fractures.

Design: A retrospective analysis.

Setting: Clinical and outpatient clinic care.