| Autor: |
Tae Gyun Kim, Moon Seok Park, Sang Hyeong Lee, Kug Jin Choi, Byeong-eun Im, Dae Yeung Kim, Ki Hyuk Sung |
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Journal of Children's Orthopaedics (British Editorial Society of Bone & Joint Surgery); Jun2021, Vol. 15 Issue 3, p215-222, 8p |
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Purpose: This study was performed to investigate leg-length discrepancy (LLD) and associated risk factors after paediatric femur shaft fractures. Methods: A total of 72 consecutive patients under 13 years old (mean age 6.7 years; 48 boys, 24 girls) with unilateral femur shaft fracture, and a minimum follow-up of 18 months, were included. The amount of LLD was calculated by subtracting the length of the uninjured from that of the injured limb. Risk factors for an LLD = 1 cm and = 2 cm were analyzed using multivariable logistic regression analysis. Results: Hip spica casting, titanium elastic nailing and plating were performed on 22, 40 and ten patients, respectively. The mean LLD was 7.8 mm (sd 8.8) and 29 (40.3%) had a LLD of = 1 cm, while nine (12.5%) had a LLD of = 2 cm. There were significant differences in fracture stability (p = 0.005) and treatment methods (p = 0.011) between patients with LLD < 1 cm and = 1 cm. There were significant differences in fracture site shortening (p < 0.001) and LLD (p < 0.001) between patients with length-stable and length-unstable fractures. Fracture stability was the only factor associated with LLD = 1 cm (odds ratio of 4.0; p = 0.020) in the multivariable analysis. Conclusion: This study demonstrated that fracture stability was significantly associated with LLD after paediatric femur shaft fractures. Therefore, the surgeon should consider the possibility of LLD after length-stable femur shaft fracture in children. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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