Femoral Neck Fractures in Children: Issues, Challenges, and Solutions.

J Orthop Trauma · Dec 2019 · Review

Barreto Rocha DF, Horwitz DS, Sintenie JB

Department of Orthopaedics, MSK Institute, Geisinger Health System, PA

Orthopaedic Trauma Pediatric Orthopaedics

SUMMARY — THE REDUCTIONThis review addresses the management challenges and complication risks of rare, high-energy pediatric femoral neck fractures, given the lack of standardized treatment protocols.
Abstract, as published

Femoral neck fractures in children are rare injuries resulting from high-energy trauma. Different methods of treatment, lack of standard management protocols, and the high risk of complications make this injury one of the biggest challenges that an orthopaedic surgeon can face. This review focuses on the general aspects of the pediatric femoral neck fracture management as well as its complications and possible solutions.

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