Pediatric Open Fractures

Arianna Trionfo; Priscilla K. Cavanaugh; Martin J. Herman

doi:10.1016/j.ocl.2016.02.003

Pediatric Open Fractures

Arianna Trionfo
, Priscilla K. Cavanaugh
, Martin J. Herman

Temple University
Drexel University

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Abstract

Open fractures in children are rare and are typically associated with better prognoses compared with their adult equivalents. Regardless, open fractures pose a challenge because of the risk of healing complications and infection, leading to significant morbidity even in the pediatric population. Therefore, the management of pediatric open fractures requires special consideration. This article comprehensively reviews the initial evaluation, classification, treatment, outcomes, and controversies of open fractures in children.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	565-578
Number of pages	14
Journal	Orthopedic Clinics of North America
Volume	47
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ocl.2016.02.003
State	Published - 1 Jul 2016
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Irrigation and debridement
Open fracture
Pediatric fractures
Pediatric trauma
Type 1 open fracture

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