Citation

Weinberg AM, Castellani C, Werner C, Mayr J. Kongressbd. Dtsch. Ges. Chir. Kongr. 2002; 119: 695-698.

Vernacular Title

Wachstumsprognose nach fugennaher und fugentangierender Verletzung der unteren

Affiliation

Kinderchirurgische Klinik, Universität Graz, Auenbruggerplatz 34, 8036 Graz, Osterreich. annelie.weinberg@t-online.de

Copyright

(Copyright © 2002, Holtzbrinck Springer Nature Publishing Group)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

12704918

Abstract

Fractures of the distal end of the femur are rare. Premature partial closure of the physis may occur after metaphyseal fractures. After epiphyseal fractures it has a high incidence of occurrence. The cause of physeal arrest is not known. Stimulation of the physes ends in leg length discrepancy and was seen in 50% of all cases. Spontaneous correction of an axis deviation is possible after antecurvation up to an age of 5 years. But this should be only accepted during therapy of metaphyseal fractures of the distal femur. Side-to-Side deviations remodel in all cases. Aim of therapy in distal epiphyseal fractures should be an anatomical reduction and a definitive retention. Screw osteosynthesis seems to have an advantage.

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