Distal femoral fractures in children
• The physis of the distal femur contributes to 70% of femoral growth and 37% of the total limb growth; therefore, physeal injury can lead to important alterations of axes and length. • Distal metaphyseal corner-type fracture prior to walking is classically associated with child abuse. In children a...
Main Authors: | Birrer, E. (Author), Sepúlveda, M. (Author), Téllez, C. (Author), Villablanca, V. (Author) |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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British Editorial Society of Bone and Joint Surgery
2022
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Online Access: | View Fulltext in Publisher |
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