PEDIATRIC PROXIMAL FEMORAL FRACTURES

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…