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Distal Femoral Physeal Fractures.
Young EY, Stans AA. Young EY, et al. J Knee Surg. 2018 Jul;31(6):486-489. doi: 10.1055/s-0038-1627465. Epub 2018 Feb 28. J Knee Surg. 2018. PMID: 29490406 Review.
Physeal fractures of the distal femoral are rare injuries accounting for less than 2% of all physeal injuries, and tend to have a worse prognosis than similar injuries in other locations. ...
Physeal fractures of the distal femoral are rare injuries accounting for less than 2% of all physeal injuries, a …
A Rare Case of Distal Femur Physeal Fracture Dislocation with Positional Vascular Compromise in an Adolescent Male.
Ambulgekar RK, Chhabda GK. Ambulgekar RK, et al. J Orthop Case Rep. 2022 Oct;12(10):101-106. doi: 10.13107/jocr.2022.v12.i10.3386. J Orthop Case Rep. 2022. PMID: 36874899 Free PMC article.
A distal femur displaced, SH type I, physeal fracture is very uncommon and is most likely caused by high velocity trauma. CASE REPORT: Here is a case of right sided distal femur physeal fracture dislocation in a 15-year-old …
A distal femur displaced, SH type I, physeal fracture is very uncommon and is most likely caused by high velocit …
Factors Associated With Premature Physeal Closure After Distal Femur Physeal Fracture.
Hulbert MA, Chun L, Bryan TP, Souder CD, Pennock AT. Hulbert MA, et al. J Pediatr Orthop. 2025 May-Jun 01;45(5):e413-e417. doi: 10.1097/BPO.0000000000002911. Epub 2025 Feb 28. J Pediatr Orthop. 2025. PMID: 40019337
BACKGROUND: Premature physeal closure (PPC) after distal femur fractures is a recognized complication. To date, risk factors for PPC have not been well identified. ...Patients with 2 and 3 risk factors had a 77% and 89% rate of closing early. CONCLUSIO …
BACKGROUND: Premature physeal closure (PPC) after distal femur fractures is a recognized complication. To date, …
Physeal fracture of the distal femur in a newborn: role of arthrography.
Munoz-Ortus JM, Downey-Carmona FJ, Tatay-Diaz A, Farrington DM. Munoz-Ortus JM, et al. Am J Orthop (Belle Mead NJ). 2013 Feb;42(2):E14-5. Am J Orthop (Belle Mead NJ). 2013. PMID: 23431554 Review.
Making the diagnosis of a physeal separation of the distal end of the femur in a newborn is a true challenge. The radiological diagnosis is not always simple and a high index of suspicion is needed. ...
Making the diagnosis of a physeal separation of the distal end of the femur in a newborn is a true challenge. The radio …
Epidemiology and risk factors for premature physeal closure in distal femur fractures.
Koivisto ST, Laaksonen T, Helenius I, Vasara H, Stenroos A. Koivisto ST, et al. Acta Orthop. 2023 Jul 12;94:348-353. doi: 10.2340/17453674.2023.13654. Acta Orthop. 2023. PMID: 37449728 Free PMC article.
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Premature physeal closure (PPC) is a common and concerning complication to distal femoral fractures as the distal growth plate accounts for 70% of the growth of the femur. ...PATIENTS AND METHODS: In this register-based s …
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Premature physeal closure (PPC) is a common and concerning complication to distal femoral fractures …
Neonatal Physeal Fracture: What Treatment?
Burnouf J, Budiartha L, du Cluzel de Remaurin X, Haumont E, Vinit N, Pannier S, Desailly E, Badina A. Burnouf J, et al. J Pediatr Orthop. 2025 Oct 1;45(9):e804-e809. doi: 10.1097/BPO.0000000000003024. Epub 2025 Jun 2. J Pediatr Orthop. 2025. PMID: 40454733
RESULTS: A total of 28 studies were selected. A total of 108 fractures (including 17 from our series) were analyzed. The most frequent locations were distal humerus (46%), proximal femur (27%), distal femur (13%), and proximal humerus (9%). ...W …
RESULTS: A total of 28 studies were selected. A total of 108 fractures (including 17 from our series) were analyzed. The most frequen …
Physeal fractures of the distal femur: does a lower threshold for surgery lead to better outcomes?
Adams AJ, Mahmoud MAH, Wells L, Flynn JM, Arkader A. Adams AJ, et al. J Pediatr Orthop B. 2020 Jan;29(1):40-46. doi: 10.1097/BPB.0000000000000664. J Pediatr Orthop B. 2020. PMID: 31425335
Distal femur physeal fractures are known to have a high incidence of complications. Our previous reported experience (pre-2007) showed a 40% complication risk, which prompted changes in our approach. ...This is a retrospective study of children with …
Distal femur physeal fractures are known to have a high incidence of complications. Our previous reported experi …
[Severely dislocated distal physeal femur fracture in a 13-year-old girl].
Lorenzen MM, Birkelund L, Laursen JO. Lorenzen MM, et al. Ugeskr Laeger. 2019 Jun 10;181(24):V12180837. Ugeskr Laeger. 2019. PMID: 31267954 Free article. Danish.
In this case report, a 13-year-old girl with a distal Salter-Harris type II physeal fracture was treated by open reduction and internal fixation. She had to undergo a CT scan to establish the extent of injury prior to treatment. Distal physeal …
In this case report, a 13-year-old girl with a distal Salter-Harris type II physeal fracture was treated by open reduct …
Epidemiology of Physeal Fractures and Clinically Significant Growth Disturbances Affecting the Distal Tibia, Proximal Tibia, and Distal Femur: A Retrospective Cohort Study.
Yamamura MK, Carry PM, Gibly RF, Holmes K, Ogilvie B, Phillips A, Georgopoulos G, Miller NH, Payne KA. Yamamura MK, et al. J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2023 Jun 1;31(11):e507-e515. doi: 10.5435/JAAOS-D-22-00303. Epub 2023 Apr 12. J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2023. PMID: 37054395 Review.
The purpose of this study was to provide a review of growth disturbances among proximal tibial, distal tibial, and distal femoral physeal fractures. METHODS: Data were retrospectively collected from patients undergoing fracture treatment at a le …
The purpose of this study was to provide a review of growth disturbances among proximal tibial, distal tibial, and distal femo …
Distal femoral fractures in children.
Sepúlveda M, Téllez C, Villablanca V, Birrer E. Sepúlveda M, et al. EFORT Open Rev. 2022 Apr 25;7(4):264-273. doi: 10.1530/EOR-21-0110. EFORT Open Rev. 2022. PMID: 37931413 Free PMC article. Review.
The physis of the distal femur contributes to 70% of femoral growth and 37% of the total limb growth; therefore, physeal injury can lead to important alterations of axes and length. ...It is recommended to obtain radiographs that include the entire femur …
The physis of the distal femur contributes to 70% of femoral growth and 37% of the total limb growth; therefore, physeal …
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