Journal article
41 Complications of tibial eminence and diaphyseal fractures in children: prevention and treatment
Instructional course lectures, Vol.64, p471
01 Jan 2015
Abstract
Fractures of the tibial eminence and the diaphyseal tibia are common pediatric orthopaedic injuries. Although most tibial fractures can be treated nonsurgically, those that require surgical intervention may encounter specific complications. Surgical treatment of fractures of the tibial eminence may be complicated by failed fixation, knee joint stiffness, and arthrofibrosis of the knee, a complication rarely seen in children but occurring most frequently after tibial eminence injuries. Complications of healing after tibial fractures in pediatric patients are uncommon, although some tibial shaft fractures exhibit delayed union or nonunion, infection, and soft-tissue complications. Instr Course Lect 2015;64:471-482.
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- Title
- 41 Complications of tibial eminence and diaphyseal fractures in children: prevention and treatment
- Creators
- Martin J HermanMelissa A MartinekJoshua M Abzug
- Publication Details
- Instructional course lectures, Vol.64, p471
- Publisher
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Pediatrics
- Identifiers
- 991019174900104721