Unstable length femur fracture in pediatric group using SBP In Misurata medical center

Authors

  • Elghawail Y MBChB FC Orth(SA) Mmed stellen FS arthroplasty and spot medicine head of arthroplasty unit in MMC head of orthopedic department in NCI Misurata city
  • O Alsaqaier M MBChB Professor and Head of Division Division of Orthopedic Surgery Faculty of Medicine Misurata University and misuarata medical center
  • Tlalah O MBChB senior registrar orthopedic in Misurata medical center Libya Misurata

Abstract

Pediatric shaft femoral fractures are common injuries and account for between 1.4 to 1.7% of all fractures seen in this population.1 surgical intervention is the treatment of choice for pediatric femur fractures in patients age ≥5 years to skeletal maturity. 2 The surgery is dependent on many factors, such as age, fracture location, fracture pattern, and surgeon preference. 3 The surgery can be more challenging for length unstable comminuted and long oblique fracture patterns. Sub muscular bridge plating restores length and alignment and rigidly stabilizes the unstable pediatric femur fracture. The technique is minimally invasive, “bridges” the fracture leaving the soft tissue intact. 4 The technique is described here in detail.

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2025-01-29

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Elghawail, Y., M, O. A., & O, T. (2025). Unstable length femur fracture in pediatric group using SBP In Misurata medical center. Journal of Academic Research, 29(عدد خاص), 75–84. Retrieved from https://lam-journal.ly/index.php/jar/article/view/856