Fractures and Dislocations of the Foot and Ankle
Introduction Fractures and injuries about the foot and ankle in children are common and can have an important functional impact. Foot and toe fractures are among the top 10 pediatric…
Skeletal Trauma in Young Athletes
Introduction In the words of Mercer Rang, “children are not small adults.” Injuries in skeletally immature patients differ from those seen in adults because pediatric and adolescent skeletons are different…
Fractures of the Spine
Introduction Spinal injuries in children are fortunately rare; they involve only 1% to 4% of children admitted to trauma centers. Treating pediatric patients with spinal injuries can be challenging. Clinical…
Nerve Injury and Repair in Children
Introduction Nerve injuries in children are relatively uncommon; however, children tend to put their hands in all sorts of unexpected places with sharp objects. Garbage disposals, conveyer belts, and dishwashers…
Nonaccidental Trauma
Introduction Intentional physical abuse to children is a grotesque act that no one likes to diagnose. This phenomenon accounts for 20% of all child abuse and neglect cases, which encompass…
Fractures of the Tibia and Fibula
Introduction Nonphyseal fractures of the tibia and fibula are among the most common injuries involving the lower extremities in children and adolescents. ∗ ∗ They are second only to fractures…
Anesthesia and Analgesia for the Ambulatory Management of Children’s Fractures
Acknowledgment The authors would like to acknowledge and thank Dr. Eric C. McCarty and Dr. Gregory A. Mencio for their contributions to the previous version of this chapter. Introduction The…
Fractures of the Femoral Shaft
Introduction: Scope and Purpose The evolution of the treatment of pediatric femoral fractures has paralleled societal changes and expectations in the delivery of health care. Historically, clinicians were content to…
Rehabilitation of the Child with Multiple Injuries
Introduction Children with multiple injuries present unusually stressful challenges to their families and the multidisciplinary medical and surgical teams that care for them. The goal of the acute care of…
Complications of Fractures in Children
Acknowledgment The author would like to acknowledge and thank Robert N. Hensinger, MD, for his contributions to the previous versions of this chapter. Vascular Injuries Arterial Injuries Fifty-eight percent of…
