Key result
Fixation of pediatric subtrochanteric femur fractures using a small T-plate yielded 70% excellent and 30% satisfactory outcomes over a mean follow-up of 62.25 weeks.
Why the study?
Subtrochanteric femoral fractures are rare in children, representing only 4-10% of pediatric femur fractures, and the outcomes of fixation using a small T-plate needed evaluation.
Does fixation by small T-plate improve outcomes in pediatric patients with subtrochanteric femoral fractures?
Observational (n=20)
No
Does fixation by small T-plate improve outcomes in pediatric patients with subtrochanteric femoral fractures?
Fixation of subtrochanteric femur fractures in children by T-plate is a safe and efficient treatment method with satisfactory outcomes.
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May support T-plate fixation in select pediatric cases; hypothesis-generating and requires comparative trials.
Mahran et al. (2024) conducted an observational in Subtrochanteric femoral fracture (n=20). Fixation by small T-plate was evaluated on Excellent clinical results. Fixation of pediatric subtrochanteric femur fractures using a small T-plate yielded 70% excellent and 30% satisfactory outcomes over a mean follow-up of 62.25 weeks.
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