Key result
Simple skin traction without spica cast immobilization achieved 100% fracture union at an average of 28 days, with satisfactory remodeling of overriding up to 15 mm and angular deformities.
Why the study?
Does simple skin traction without spica cast immobilization result in satisfactory remodeling in children with femoral shaft fractures?
Population
141 children aged 1-12 years with femoral shaft fractures
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
2-10 years
Authors
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May support skin traction without cast for pediatric femoral fractures; leaves open confirmation via randomized trials.
Observational (n=141)
Does simple skin traction without spica cast immobilization result in satisfactory remodeling in children with femoral shaft fractures?
Simple skin traction without spica cast immobilization is an effective treatment for femoral shaft fractures in children, allowing for significant remodeling of angular deformities and overriding.
Malkawi et al. (1986) conducted an observational in femoral shaft fractures (n=141). Simple skin traction without spica cast immobilization was evaluated on Fracture union. Simple skin traction without spica cast immobilization achieved 100% fracture union at an average of 28 days, with satisfactory remodeling of overriding up to 15 mm and angular deformities.
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