Paediatric Fractures

Question 1

What fractures are children more vulnerable to?

Answer 1

Greenstick fractures
-where one side of the bone breaks but other side remains intact

Due to more spongy and highly vascularised bone

Question 2

What are fractures at the growth plate?

Answer 2

Can cause issues with growth in that bone

Graded via salter harris classification

Question 3

What are the principles of management in paediatric fractures?

Answer 3

Consider safeguarding

Must achieved mechanical alignment of fracture by closed or open reduction

Second principle- relative stability for period of time to allow healing

pain management