Treatment of Pediatric Diaphyseal Femur Fractures

Publication Date: December 4, 2020
Last Updated: March 14, 2022

Recommendations

CHILD ABUSE

Strong evidence supports that children younger than thirty-six months with a diaphyseal femur fracture be evaluated for child abuse. (Strong)
Description: Evidence from two or more “High” quality studies with consistent findings for recommending for or against the intervention.
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Overview

Title

Treatment of Pediatric Diaphyseal Femur Fractures

Authoring Organization

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons