Paediatric femoral shaft fractures: an instructional review for the FRCS examination

Sean D X Duffy; Hiba Khan; Yael Gelfer; Fergal Monsell

doi:10.1007/s00590-023-03791-9

Paediatric femoral shaft fractures: an instructional review for the FRCS examination

Eur J Orthop Surg Traumatol. 2024 Apr;34(3):1253-1258. doi: 10.1007/s00590-023-03791-9. Epub 2023 Dec 12.

Authors

Sean D X Duffy¹, Hiba Khan², Yael Gelfer³, Fergal Monsell⁴

Affiliations

¹ Bristol Royal Infirmary, Bristol, UK. seandxduffy@gmail.com.
² Trauma and Orthopaedic Department, Kingston Hospital, London, UK.
³ St George's University, London, UK.
⁴ Bristol Royal Hospital for Children, Bristol, UK.

PMID: 38085371
DOI: 10.1007/s00590-023-03791-9

Abstract

This review presents the principal features of paediatric femoral shaft fractures including the contemporary management strategies and relevant supporting evidence. The article is an overview of information relevant to clinical practice, in addition to preparation for the FRCS (Orth) examination.

Keywords: Diaphysis; FRCS; Femur; Fracture; Management; Paediatric; Shaft; Trauma.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Child
Femoral Fractures* / diagnosis
Femoral Fractures* / surgery
Humans
Retrospective Studies