Key result
Nonoperative treatment generally ensures good results in children under 10 years of age with subtrochanteric femur fractures, while open reduction should be considered in older children.
Nonoperative treatment is generally successful for subtrochanteric femur fractures in children under 10, while open reduction is reserved for older children failing closed methods.
No takes yet. Share an insight, caveat, or question.
Supports nonoperative management for subtrochanteric femur fractures in children under 10; leaves open optimal strategies for older children pending higher-level evidence.
Ireland et al. (1975) conducted a review in Subtrochanteric fractures of the femur. Nonoperative treatment vs. Open reduction was evaluated. Nonoperative treatment generally ensures good results in children under 10 years of age with subtrochanteric femur fractures, while open reduction should be considered in older children.
Synapse has enriched 5 closely related papers on similar clinical questions. Consider them for comparative context: