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. 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. 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. Ahmet Mucteba YILDIRIM Overview Clinical Presentation Physical Examination Delbet Classification and Treatment Approaches The incidence of AVN decreases as the fracture line moves distally. Type 1: Transphyseal Fractures (Highest AVN Risk) Type 1 epiphysiolysis. Unlike SCFE, it involves higher energy and no prodromal period. It may be seen in newborns with breech…
