Refracture of adolescent femoral shaft fractures: A complication of external fixation. a report of two cases

Robert Probe; Ronald W. Lindsey; Nancy A. Hadley; Douglas A. Barnes

doi:10.1097/01241398-199301000-00021

Refracture of adolescent femoral shaft fractures: A complication of external fixation. a report of two cases

Robert Probe, Ronald W. Lindsey, Nancy A. Hadley, Douglas A. Barnes

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Abstract

Malunion is often a problem in adolescent femoral shaft fractures treated with traction and subsequent casting. We used external fixation as an alternative treatment method to control alignment and allow early mobilization. After fracture healing and fixator removal, two patients experienced refracture. This unusual complication is the basis of our report. Prolonged rigid or static fixation appears to be detrimental to sufficient callus formation and healing.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	102-105
Number of pages	4
Journal	Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics
Volume	13
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1097/01241398-199301000-00021
State	Published - Jan 1993
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Adolescent
External fixation
Femur fractures
Refracture

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

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Refracture of adolescent femoral shaft fractures: A complication of external fixation. a report of two cases

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