Key result
Internal fixation using a 3.5-mm T-plate for closed displaced subtrochanteric femoral fractures in children resulted in 100% fracture union with anatomical alignment and no complications.
Why the study?
Does internal fixation with a T-plate improve fracture union in children with subtrochanteric femoral fractures?
Observational (n=10)
Does internal fixation with a T-plate improve fracture union in children with subtrochanteric femoral fractures?
Internal fixation with a 3.5-mm T-plate is a safe and effective treatment option for closed displaced subtrochanteric femoral fractures in children, achieving union without complications.
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Supports T-plate fixation in select pediatric cases; leaves open need for comparative trials before wider adoption.
MohamedA Hassan (2015) conducted an observational in Closed displaced subtrochanteric femoral fractures (n=10). Internal fixation using a 3.5-mm T-plate was evaluated on Fracture union with anatomical alignment. Internal fixation using a 3.5-mm T-plate for closed displaced subtrochanteric femoral fractures in children resulted in 100% fracture union with anatomical alignment and no complications.
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