Progress in treatment techniques for femoral shaft fractures in children

doi:10.3760/cma.j.issn.1007-1245.2024.02.001

Abstract

Abstract:

Femoral shaft fractures during childhood are a frequent type of fractures, comprising 1.4%-1.7% of all childhood fractures. The children's age, weight, type of fractures, and mode of injuries all need to be taken into consideration when deciding on the best treatment. Generally, non-invasive fixation methods, such as Pavlik sling or hip herringbone cast, are used for preschool children, while internal fixation methods, such as plates, flexible intramedullary nails, and locked intramedullary nails, are preferred for school-age children. External fixation, on the other hand, is typically reserved for special cases, such as complex trauma. This article reviews the progress of research on treatment techniques for childhood femoral shaft fractures, including conservative treatment, external fixation, and closed reduction.

Key words:

Femoral shaft fractures, Children, Conservative treatment, External fixation, Closed reduction, Progress

摘要：

儿童股骨干骨折是儿童中常见的骨折类型，占全部儿童骨折的1.4%～1.7%。需要根据患儿的年龄、体质量、骨折类型、受伤方式等选择最佳的治疗方式。一般来说，学龄前儿童采用非侵入性固定治疗（如Pavlik吊带、髋人字石膏），学龄儿童采用内固定治疗，内固定治疗方案包括钢板、弹性髓内钉、锁定髓内钉。外固定治疗则通常只适用于复杂创伤等特殊情况。本文就儿童股骨干骨折的各种治疗技术研究进展进行综述。

关键词:

股骨干骨折, 儿童, 保守治疗, 外固定, 闭合复位, 进展

Sun Hongshuo, Zhang Zhibo, Li Peng, Du Gangqiang, Jiang Jianhao, Yang Shuye.

Progress in treatment techniques for femoral shaft fractures in children [J]. International Medicine and Health Guidance News, 2024, 30(2): 177-181.

孙鸿朔张治博李朋杜刚强姜建浩杨淑野.

儿童股骨干骨折治疗技术进展 [J]. 国际医药卫生导报, 2024, 30(2): 177-181.

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