Treatments and Sequelae of Pediatric Pathologic Proximal Femur Fractures Due to Benign Bone Cyst

Background: The proximal femur is a common location for pathologic fractures in children, yet there is little published information regarding this injury. The purpose of this study was to investigate the outcomes of pediatric pathologic proximal femur fractures due to benign bone tumors. Methods: A retrospective review of patients treated for pathologic proximal femur fractures from 2004 to 2018 was conducted. Inclusion criteria were age below 18 years and pathologic proximal femur fracture secondary to a benign bone tumor. Patients were excluded if they had
Source: Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics - Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Tumors Source Type: research