Instructional course lectures
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Proximal femoral fractures in the skeletally immature patient can be challenging for the orthopaedic surgeon to manage. This type of injury includes the femoral head/neck, intertrochanteric, and subtrochanteric fractures. ⋯ Although the understanding of proximal femur fractures has improved, many of the risk factors for poor outcomes in these injuries are not modifiable. Familiarity with the history, classification, complications, factors influencing the outcome, and management options available in 2018 will help improve the outcomes of pediatric proximal femur fractures.
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Knee injuries are common in children, but epiphyseal and physeal injuries involving the distal femur and proximal tibia are relatively rare. This can make diagnosis and evaluation of pediatric knee injuries challenging. Pediatric knee physeal injuries can also be complicated by vascular injuries with potentially devastating consequences, and thus, a heightened suspicion for these injuries is indicated. ⋯ Patellar sleeve injuries are often misdiagnosed and may require advanced imaging for diagnosis. They represent pediatric extensor mechanism injuries that often necessitate open reduction and fixation or patellar tendon advancement. Understanding the relevant anatomy, diagnosis, and management options can help guide the treating physician in the management of the fractures of the pediatric knee.