• It is indicated for the treatment of subtrochanteric fractures and of femoral shaft fractures, in pediatric patients, with the exception of newborns and infants, and in adult patients with an appropriate medullary canal. (limbhealing.com)
  • In general, axial malalignments will remodel in children after forearm or femoral shaft fractures. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The femoral shaft fractures constitute 1.6% of the pediatric fractures. (ijrsms.com)
  • The rigid intramedullary interlocking nail is a valuable option for the fixation of femoral shaft fractures in an adolescent age group with a good union rate and minimal complications. (ijrsms.com)
  • High-force nasal trauma resulting in deformity from displaced fractures or dislocations or from comminuted fractures may require open reduction and/or fixation by a surgeon. (medscape.com)
  • trimalleolar fracture dislocations are eversion/pronation, external rotation injuries with the posterior tibiofibular ligament remaining INTACT and pulling off the posterior part of the tibia. (orthonet.on.ca)
  • The complications include pseudarthrosis, refracture, angular deformity, equinovarus and temporary peroneal nerve palsy in the FVFG group and in the group of compression-distraction technique, refracture, equinovarus and temporary peroneal nerve palsy. (fortuneonline.org)
  • There was no avascular necrosis, angular deformity and infection. (ijrsms.com)
  • Pediatric flat foot is a deformity of the feet in which the arch, which runs lengthwise along the sole of the feet, has collapsed to the ground or has not formed at all and the foot remains flat rather than arched as in normal feet. (jointandsports.com)
  • The purpose of this study was to evaluate the factors that influence residual angulation after treating pediatric distal tibial diaphyseal fractures. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Valgus angulation after pediatric distal tibial fractures persisted in this study sample. (biomedcentral.com)
  • TL-HEX is a dynamic, 3D external fixation system that combines hardware and software to correct bone deformities. (limbhealing.com)
  • The use of bioabsorbable plate fixation for nasal fractures under local anaesthesia through open lacerations. (medscape.com)
  • The Agile Nail is intended for insertion in the medullary canal of a femur for the alignment and the stabilization of fractures and for the correction of deformities. (limbhealing.com)
  • The adolescent age group with skeletal immaturity deserves special attention from the surgeons because of grave complications like avascular necrosis of the femur head and angular deformities. (ijrsms.com)
  • The aim of this study is to report the outcome of an adolescent femur shaft fracture treated with a rigid intramedullary interlocking nail in North Indian patients. (ijrsms.com)
  • Femur shaft fractures constitute 1.6% of overall fractures in children. (ijrsms.com)
  • [ 2 - 4 ] The management of shaft femur fractures is age dependent. (ijrsms.com)
  • an avulsion off the medial malleolus with a comminuted fibular fracture is often caused by the pronation-abduction mechanism. (orthonet.on.ca)
  • Infection: Although rare, infections resulting from nasal fractures can cause serious complications. (medscape.com)
  • its most common complications are recurrence or undercorrection and offers a limited correction of the deformity. (orthonet.on.ca)
  • Serious complications of fractures are unusual but may threaten life or limb viability or cause permanent limb dysfunction. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Risk of complications is high with open fractures (which predispose to infection) and with fractures that disrupt blood vessels, tissue perfusion, and/or nerves. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Closed fractures that do not involve blood vessels or nerves, particularly those that are quickly reduced, are least likely to result in serious complications. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Pathologic fractures occur when mild or minimal force fractures an area of bone weakened by a disorder (eg, osteoporosis, cancer, infection, bone cyst). (msdmanuals.com)
  • The FVFG is suitable for the treatment of pseudarthrosis in young patients and the compression-distraction technique is effective option for the treatment of bone defects of patients with infection and deformity. (fortuneonline.org)
  • We retrospectively reviewed the records of 75 children under the age of ten who were treated at two referral centers for distal tibial diaphyseal fractures. (biomedcentral.com)
  • However, prior studies have not investigated residual deformities or the factors that may influence them after distal tibial diaphyseal fractures. (biomedcentral.com)
  • A hematoma forms at the fracture site, and a small amount of bone in the distal fracture fragments is resorbed. (msdmanuals.com)
  • In patients with angular deformities and shortenings in the lower leg soft tissue distraction and correction were conducted. (fortuneonline.org)
  • A simple fracture can be covered and heals quickly, however, complex bone grafts could be claimed, which may require surgery. (graphicteecoach.com)
  • Primary bone defects result from high-energy trauma, which can produce an open fracture with extensive soft tissue damage, osseous comminution and even extrication of bone fragments. (fortuneonline.org)
  • A fracture is a break in a bone. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Most fractures result from a single, significant force applied to normal bone. (msdmanuals.com)
  • If a fracture line is not evident initially (eg, in some nondisplaced fractures), one typically becomes evident about 1 week after the injury as this small amount of bone is resorbed. (msdmanuals.com)
  • The reparative phase ends with clinical union of the fracture (ie, when there is no pain at fracture site, the injured extremity can be used without pain, and clinical examination detects no bone movement). (msdmanuals.com)
  • Drainage of clear rhinorrhea immediately after trauma to the mid face and up to several days later should alert the clinician to the possibility of this associated fracture of the cribriform plate. (medscape.com)
  • Orbital wall and orbital floor blowout fractures may occur. (medscape.com)
  • Congenital talipus equino varus, commonly called club foot is a common congenital deformity where in one or both the feet are turned towards an inward and downward position. (jointandsports.com)
  • One of the most commonly encountered kinds is stress fractures. (graphicteecoach.com)
  • A stress fracture is typically caused by repeated force being applied to the bones. (graphicteecoach.com)
  • A retrospective analysis of facial fracture etiologies. (medscape.com)
  • Accurate reduction should be performed to prevent residual deformity. (biomedcentral.com)
  • People with osteoporosis, which weakens bones, are more at chance of suffering from stress fractures. (graphicteecoach.com)
  • In Osteoarthritis, the protective cartilage on the end of the bones gradually breaks down causing pain, stiffness, deformity and reduced function. (limbhealing.com)
  • The MiniRail is designed to help with a variety of deformity corrections and lengthening procedures of small bones and joints in the foot and upper limb. (limbhealing.com)
  • A saddle deformity may develop from loss of tissue. (medscape.com)
  • The development of a tibial nonunion is closely related to the type and severity of the injury, but other factors may play a role, such as degree of fracture comminution, open fracture, degree of soft tissue injury, medical comorbidities, and patient lifestyle (tobacco use, nutritional status, medications). (fortuneonline.org)
  • Patients with open fractures, polytrauma and neurovascular injuries were excluded. (ijrsms.com)
  • Outcome analysis of sports-related multiple facial fractures. (medscape.com)
  • The treatment for a stress fracture depends on the severity. (graphicteecoach.com)
  • In 4 cases pseudarthroses and deformities developed and healed secondarily, and the treatment period ranged from 16 months to 26 months. (fortuneonline.org)
  • High-force midfacial injuries or those resulting in comminuted fractures require a consultation with an ophthalmologist. (medscape.com)
  • A stress fracture can be associated with tenderness or pain in the area affected. (graphicteecoach.com)
  • external fixator: adjusted OR 11.35, 95% CI 1.91-67.40 compared with the cast group) were associated with residual deformity. (biomedcentral.com)
  • It's done very gradually, with one millimeter a day adjustments and has proven to be very successful with this type of deformity," said Dr. Daniel Hatch. (limbhealing.com)
  • New blood vessels develop, enabling cartilage to form across the fracture line. (msdmanuals.com)