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Integrating Principles and Evidence

Integrating Principles and Evidence

-Paediatric Trauma

Complete Physeal Separation Of Lower Humerus

Courtesy Dr Chasanal Rathod, Dr Ashok Shyam, Ortho TV   Definition Pediatric fractures and injuries are classified based on: Mechanism of injury Pattern of fracture Involvement of growth plate Severity and displacement Common Pediatric Fracture Classifications Growth Plate (Physeal) Injuries Most important in children. ? Salter-Harris classification Types: Type I – Through physis only Type […]

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Courtesy: Dr. James Hui, Dr Ashok Shyam, Ortho TV

Distal Femur Physeal Fractures

Courtesy: Prof Nabil Ebraheim, University of Toledo, Ohio, USA   Distal Femoral Physeal Fractures (Pediatric) Overview Injury to the distal femoral physis in children One of the most important pediatric knee injuries Clinical Importance High risk of growth arrest (~50–60%) Risk increases with: Displacement High-energy trauma Key Clinical Point In children presenting with: Suspected MCL/LCL […]