Pediatric Phalanx Fractures.
Instr Course Lect
; 73: 497-510, 2024.
Article
de En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-38090920
ABSTRACT
Phalangeal fractures are extremely common in the pediatric and adolescent populations. The incidence of phalangeal fractures peaks in children ages 10 to 14 years, corresponding to the age in which children begin contact sports. Younger children are more likely to experience crush injuries, whereas older children often sustain phalangeal fractures during sports. The physis is particularly susceptible to fracture because of the biomechanically weak nature of the physis compared with the surrounding ligaments and bone. Phalangeal fractures are identified through a thorough physical examination and are subsequently confirmed with radiographic evaluation. Management of pediatric phalangeal fractures is dependent on the age of the child, the severity of the injury, and the degree of fracture displacement. Nondisplaced fractures are often managed nonsurgically with immobilization, whereas unstable, displaced fractures may require surgery, which is often a closed rather than open reduction and percutaneous pinning.
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01-internacional
Base de données:
MEDLINE
Sujet principal:
Sports
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Phalanges de la main
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Fractures osseuses
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Traumatismes du doigt
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Ostéosynthese intramedullaire
Limites:
Adolescent
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Child
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Humans
Langue:
En
Journal:
Instr Course Lect
Année:
2024
Type de document:
Article