Treatment of Lower Limb Fractures in Children with Multiple and Concomitant Injuries

Abstract

Treatment results for 306 children (1-17 years) with lower limb fractures accompanied by multiple and concomitant injuries were studied during 2005 - 2014. Comparative assessment of conservative treatment, transcutaneous osteosynthesis with external fixation devices and internal fixation was performed. The number of complications, duration and number of hospitalizations, total duration of treatment, long-term results and quality of life at terms from 1 to 3 years after injury were evaluated. Indications to the application of every osteosynthesis technique were determined.