Treatment of Unstable Pediatric Tibia Shaft Fractures in Finland

Conclusion Internal fixation is used for the majority of tibia shaft fractures treated under anesthesia in university hospitals in Finland. Serious fracture or treatment related complications are very rare, but the percentage (6%) of re-operations because of unsatisfactory standard of treatment should be lower and could probably be improved by concentrating internal fixation to fewer hands. A prospective randomized controlled trial comparing non-operative treatment to intramedullary nailing in pediatric tibia fractures should be performed. [...] Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text

Source: European Journal of Pediatric Surgery - February 28, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: Stenroos, Antti Jalkanen, Jenni Sinikumpu, Juha-Jaakko Palmu, Sauli Koskimies-Virta, Eeva Laaksonen, Topi Nietosvaara, Yrj änä Tags: Original Article Source Type: research