Fractures and Dislocations about the Shoulder
Clavicle Relevant Anatomy The clavicle, or collar bone, is an S -shaped bone anterior to the base of the neck. Through articulations with the sternum medially and with the scapula…
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…
Physeal Injuries
Acknowledgment The authors would like to acknowledge and thank Dr. Manoj Ramachandran for his contributions to the previous version of this chapter. Introduction Preservation of the structure and function of…
Pathologic Fractures in Children
Introduction Pathologic fractures occur in diseased bone, and, in children, such fractures are caused by a spectrum of conditions different from those in adults. Children’s diseases frequently associated with pathologic…
Fractures with Soft Tissue Injuries
Acknowledgment The author would like to acknowledge Fred F. Behrens, MD (deceased), for his contributions to earlier versions of this chapter. Characteristics It is generally accepted that open fractures among…
The Multiply Injured Child
Introduction Children who are victims of severe trauma usually sustain musculoskeletal injuries. However, they may also have injuries to other body areas that can be severe and even life-threatening. Although…
