Abstract
Treatment of subtrochanteric fracture in children:Titanium elastic nails versus plate and screws
Highlights
A subtrochanteric femur fracture in pediatrics is defined as a fracture that is located within 10% of the total femur length below the lesser trochanter
School aged 40 patients were diagnosed with subtrochanteric fracture femur; and managed by operative reduction and fixation
Exclusion criteria were femur fractures that were not in the subtrochanteric region or those treated with any method of fixation other than titanium elastic nails or open plating
Summary
A subtrochanteric femur fracture in pediatrics is defined as a fracture that is located within 10% of the total femur length below the lesser trochanter. Fractures in this region account for 4-10% of pediatric femur fractures [1]. These fractures usually result from trauma and high energy injuries. Fractures in the subtrochanteric region, are at a higher risk for complications. Correct fracture reduction is more difficult to obtain or maintain because of their special anatomical position and deforming forces of the muscles in this region [2]
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