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Pediatric and adolescent pelvic fractures generally result in highly favorable functional outcomes, with over 90% of patients regaining independent ambulation, though selective operative fixation may be considered to minimize rare structural complications. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.SYNTHESIS. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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To evaluate the functional outcomes and structural complications associated with pediatric and adolescent pelvic fractures based on fracture stability and treatment approach.

August 22, 2026Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics

Functional Outcomes of Pediatrics and Adolescent Pelvic Fractures: A Systematic Review

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VBVincent BuckmanUniversity of Chicago PSPatrick SunUniversity of Chicago JBJeffrey BliboUniversity of Chicago

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Systematic review reveals high rates of functional recovery after pediatric pelvic fractures, indicating favorable outcomes despite occasional structural complications.

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To evaluate the functional outcomes and structural complications associated with pediatric and adolescent pelvic fractures based on fracture stability and treatment approach.
Conducted a PRISMA-guided systematic review searching PubMed, Embase, Scopus, and Google Scholar.
Screened and analyzed 14 retrospective and prospective cohort studies and case series comprising a total of 731 patients.
Over 90% of patients across reporting studies achieved independent ambulation and returned to activities of daily living, regardless of fracture stability or management strategy.
Reported structural complications included pelvic asymmetry in 8.7% of patients (22/253), limb length discrepancy in 6.9% (23/333), acetabular dysplasia in 1.7% (3/178), and nonunion in 1.1% (6/549).

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Buckman et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a895facca7ade938187e862 https://doi.org/10.1097/bpo.0000000000003439

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Systematic review reveals high rates of functional recovery after pediatric pelvic fractures, indicating favorable outcomes despite occasional structural complications.

Functional Outcomes of Pediatrics and Adolescent Pelvic Fractures: A Systematic Review

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Functional Outcomes of Pediatrics and Adolescent Pelvic Fractures: A Systematic Review

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