Prepared by Dr. Muhammed Furkan DARILMAZ 1. Definition & Key Points 2. Epidemiology 3. Relevant Anatomy & Biomechanics 4. Mechanism & Associated Injuries 5. Clinical Presentation 6. Imaging 7. Classification 8. Treatment Principles 9. Nonoperative Management 10. Operative Management 11. Complications 12. Prognostic Factors References
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Prepared by Oguzhan BULUT SUMMARY Femoral shaft fractures are among the most prevalent pediatric orthopedic injuries and stand as the primary cause of hospital admission for orthopedic trauma in children. While treatment remains a subject of debate, there is a modern transition from traditional non-operative methods toward surgical stabilization due to advancements in fixation techniques…
Prepared by Dr. Oguzhan BULUT This article provides a clinical overview of Non-Accidental Trauma (NAT), commonly referred to as orthopedic child abuse. Recognizing these patterns is critical for healthcare providers, as orthopedic injuries are the second most common presentation of child abuse after skin lesions. Child abuse is the second most common cause of death among…
Prepared by Dr. Mehmet Yagiz YENIGUN Pediatric tibial eminence (spine) fractures and tibial tubercle fractures are two distinct injury patterns in growing knees. They differ in mechanism, age groups, treatment approach, and complications. Understanding classification, imaging, surgical indications, and outcomes is crucial for optimal care. Epidemiology & Mechanism Feature Tibial Eminence Fractures Tibial Tubercle Fractures…
Prepared by Dr. Taha Furkan YAGCI Overview Anatomy Epidemiology Classification Clinical Presentation Imaging Treatment Nonoperative Management Operative Management Surgical Techniques Outcomes Complications Key Points References: 1- Kim AE, Chi H, Swarup I. Proximal Humerus Fractures in the Pediatric Population. Curr Rev Musculoskelet Med. 2021 Dec;14(6):413-420. doi: 10.1007/s12178-021-09725-4. Epub 2021 Oct 28. PMID: 34709578; PMCID: PMC8733110….
Prepared by Dr. Sahin KARALAR Overview Epidemiology Mechanism of Injury Biology Clinical Presentation History Physical Examination Soft-Tissue Assessment Compartment Syndrome Imaging Plain Radiography Rule of Two Joints Computed Tomography (CT) Classification Descriptive Classification AO Pediatric Comprehensive Classification of Long Bone Fractures (AO PCCF) Treatment Conservative Management (Gold Standard) Indications Acceptable Alignment Criteria Technique Figs. 1-A…
Prepared by Dr. Murat TASCI Epidemiology:Pelvic fractures account for approximately 1–2% of all pediatric fractures and have been reported to occur in 1 out of every 100,000 children annually (1) (2). Clinical Presentation:In the pediatric age group, the presence of a large amount of cartilage tissue and a thick periosteum in the pelvis reduces the likelihood of…
Prepared by Dr. Daghan KOYUNCU Septic arthritis can be defined as the infection of the joint space. The incidence is higher in the first years of life. It can be diagnosed with history, physical examination, laboratory studies and imaging. It is an acute surgical emergency and it needs to be diagnosed and treated rapidly. Epidemiology…
