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Similar outcome between paediatric and non-paediatric orthopaedist fixation of femur fractures
August 2017
Similar outcome between paediatric and non-paediatric orthopaedist fixation of femur fractures
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
The outcomes of pediatric femoral shaft fractures treated surgically by different types of orthopedists
Injury. 2017 Feb;48(2):548-551Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
88 paediatric patients with a femoral fracture were randomized to undergo fixation using titanium elastic nails by either a paediatric orthopaedist or by a non-paediatric orthopaedist. Perioperative outcomes included operative time, fluoroscopy time, the length of stay, and the number of cases requiring open reduction. Patients were assessed postoperatively for time to union, outcome on the TEN ou...
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