Abstract
Pediatric orthopedic problems can be daunting in any setting. Fractures are common in young children due to their strong ligaments and relatively weak growth plates. This is coupled with the fact that many orthopedic abnormalities are difficult to identify on radiographs. Finally, it is critical to identify injury patterns that suggest abuse. This chapter addresses these issues and others to help avoid the pitfalls of pediatric orthopedics and to improve the outcomes of these patients.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Title of host publication | Urgent Care Emergencies |
| Subtitle of host publication | Avoiding the Pitfalls and Improving the Outcomes |
| Publisher | John Wiley and Sons |
| Pages | 41-51 |
| Number of pages | 11 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9780470657720 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Nov 15 2012 |
Keywords
- Buckle (torus) fracture
- Fractures of child abuse
- Growth plate fracture (Salter--Harris)
- Nursemaid's elbow
- Septic arthritis
- Slipped capital femoral epiphysis
- Supracondylar fracture
- Toddler's fracture
- Transient (toxic) synovitis
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Medicine