Pediatric fractures of the foot and ankle

Clin Podiatr Med Surg. 2006 Apr;23(2):241-55, v. doi: 10.1016/j.cpm.2006.01.010.

Abstract

Distal tibial physeal injuries are common in children, accounting for 10% to 40% of all injuries to skeletally immature patients. This article describes the classification, treatment, and complications of distal tibial fractures, fractures of the talus and calcaneus, midfoot and tarsometatarsal injuries, metatarsal fractures, and fractures of the phalanges in children.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Calcaneus / injuries
  • Child
  • Foot Bones / injuries*
  • Fractures, Bone / classification
  • Fractures, Bone / diagnosis
  • Fractures, Bone / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Metatarsal Bones / injuries
  • Talus / injuries
  • Tibial Fractures / classification
  • Tibial Fractures / diagnosis
  • Tibial Fractures / surgery*