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E Zapfe

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PubMed1979

[Fractures of the femoral neck in children (author's transl)].

Osteosynthesis is the preferred method of treatment in fractures of the neck of the femur in children. Operative technique requires attention to be paid to a few special features due to the problems caused by the neighbourhood of the joint of the femoral neck. Nine cases of fractures of the neck of the femur in children were treated by the authors during 1971 to 1978. Diagnosis of such lesions, which are no longer a rare occurrence, requires accurate x-ray films on two levels, because infractions are easily overlooked. The dreaded complications of necrosis of the femoral head can best be counteracted by immediate anatomical repositioning and exercise-stable osteosynthesis, as well as by temporary relief. The authors discuss the therapeutic procedure in detail, basing on the experience with their own patients, and the results are communicated.

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[Treatment of progressive axial deformities in children by surgical measures of the growth plate].

Report of the results of 4 surgically treated epiphyseal injuries with progressing deformities in the lower extremities (3 injuries type V, 1 epiphyseal fracture type IV according to Salter and Harris). Our Surgical procedure consisted in a resection of the posttraumatic transphyseal bony bridge with a following interposition of a silastic block to prevent again transphyseal blocking. The indications for such a surgical procedure is explained possibilities leading to failures are discussed. The results of our experimental studies being the basis for such operations are reported.

Adolescent↗