Why the study?
How do different treatment methods compare in effectiveness and cost for isolated closed diaphyseal fractures of the femur in children?
Population
30 children ages 4 through 16 years with isolated closed diaphyseal fractures of the femur treated between…
Comparison
Various treatment methods including immediate… vs Comparison among the different treatment methods.
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
Average 4.1 years
Authors
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May inform individualized selection in pediatric femoral fractures; leaves open need for randomized confirmation of trade-offs.
How do different treatment methods compare in effectiveness and cost for isolated closed diaphyseal fractures of the femur in children?
Treatment choice for pediatric femur fractures should be individualized based on age, size, fracture type, and social circumstances, balancing cost, hospital stay, and complication risks.
Clinkscales et al. (1997) studied this question.
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