Distal Femoral Physeal Fractures

J Knee Surg. 2018 Jul;31(6):486-489. doi: 10.1055/s-0038-1627465. Epub 2018 Feb 28.

Abstract

Physeal fractures of the distal femoral are rare injuries accounting for less than 2% of all physeal injuries, and tend to have a worse prognosis than similar injuries in other locations. This article reviews the evaluation (including imaging), classification, and treatment of these injuries, and discusses their most important complications and their management, including vascular injury and growth arrest.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Femoral Fractures* / classification
  • Femoral Fractures* / complications
  • Femoral Fractures* / diagnosis
  • Femoral Fractures* / therapy
  • Femur / growth & development
  • Femur / injuries
  • Growth Disorders / etiology
  • Humans
  • Knee Injuries* / classification
  • Knee Injuries* / complications
  • Knee Injuries* / diagnosis
  • Knee Injuries* / therapy
  • Salter-Harris Fractures* / classification
  • Salter-Harris Fractures* / complications
  • Salter-Harris Fractures* / diagnosis
  • Salter-Harris Fractures* / therapy
  • Vascular System Injuries / etiology