Femoral Neck Fractures in Children: Issues, Challenges, and Solutions

J Orthop Trauma. 2019 Dec:33 Suppl 8:S27-S32. doi: 10.1097/BOT.0000000000001645.

Abstract

Femoral neck fractures in children are rare injuries resulting from high-energy trauma. Different methods of treatment, lack of standard management protocols, and the high risk of complications make this injury one of the biggest challenges that an orthopaedic surgeon can face. This review focuses on the general aspects of the pediatric femoral neck fracture management as well as its complications and possible solutions.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Bone Plates
  • Bone Screws
  • Child
  • Coxa Vara / etiology
  • Coxa Vara / physiopathology
  • Female
  • Femoral Neck Fractures / diagnostic imaging*
  • Femoral Neck Fractures / surgery*
  • Fracture Fixation, Internal / instrumentation
  • Fracture Fixation, Internal / methods*
  • Fracture Healing / physiology
  • Humans
  • Injury Severity Score
  • Leg Length Inequality / etiology
  • Leg Length Inequality / physiopathology
  • Male
  • Postoperative Complications / epidemiology
  • Postoperative Complications / physiopathology
  • Postoperative Complications / therapy*
  • Prognosis
  • Range of Motion, Articular / physiology*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods