Ipsilateral femur and tibia fractures in pediatric patients: A systematic review

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World Journal of Orthopedics

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World J Orthop. Aug 18, 2017; 8(8): 638-643
Published online Aug 18, 2017. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v8.i8.638

Table 1 Patient demographics and characteristics

Characteristics	n (%)
No. of patients	97
Age (yr)	9.3
Follow up (mo)	39.99
Open fracture	48
Tibia	27
Gustillo Anderson 1	5 (18.52)
Gustillo Anderson 2	11 (40.74)
Gustillo Anderson 3a	7 (25.92)
Gustillo Anderson 3b	2 (7.41)
Gustillo Anderson 3c	2 (7.41)
Femur	10
Gustillo Anderson 1	4 (40.00)
Gustillo Anderson 2	2 (20.00)
Gustillo Anderson 3a	2 (20.00)
Gustillo Anderson 3b	1 (10.00)
Gustillo Anderson 3c	1 (10.00)
Not specified	11
Fracture pattern
Tibia	97
Diaphysis	75 (77.32)
Metaphysis	9 (9.28)
Epiphysis	13 (13.40)
Femur	97
Diaphysis	73 (75.26)
Metaphysis	15 (15.46)
Epiphysis	9 (9.28)
Management
ORIF femur and non-operative tibia	14
ORIF tibia and non-operative femur	12
ORIF tibia and femur	19
Non-operative tibia and femur	52

ORIF: Open reduction internal fixation.

Citation: Anari JB, Neuwirth AL, Horn BD, Baldwin KD. Ipsilateral femur and tibia fractures in pediatric patients: A systematic review. World J Orthop 2017; 8(8): 638-643
URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2218-5836/full/v8/i8/638.htm
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5312/wjo.v8.i8.638

Anari JB, Neuwirth AL, Horn BD, Baldwin KD. Ipsilateral femur and tibia fractures in pediatric patients: A systematic review. World J Orthop 2017; 8(8): 638-643 [PMID: 28875130 DOI: 10.5312/wjo.v8.i8.638]

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