TY - JOUR
T1 - Flexion-distraction injuries in children and adolescents
AU - Knox, Jeffrey Bruce
AU - Knox, Jennifer Asarias
AU - Wimberly, Robert Lane
AU - Riccio, Anthony I.
PY - 2013/3
Y1 - 2013/3
N2 - Flexion-distraction injuries represent an uncommon pattern of injury in the pediatric population. Although this is a well-studied topic in adults, the literature on such injuries in children and adolescents is relatively sparse, with only low levels of evidence available to guide treatment. These injuries carry a high rate of concomitant injuries and a high morbidity and mortality in this population. Proper understanding of these complex injuries is important to ensure proper management and avoid complications.
AB - Flexion-distraction injuries represent an uncommon pattern of injury in the pediatric population. Although this is a well-studied topic in adults, the literature on such injuries in children and adolescents is relatively sparse, with only low levels of evidence available to guide treatment. These injuries carry a high rate of concomitant injuries and a high morbidity and mortality in this population. Proper understanding of these complex injuries is important to ensure proper management and avoid complications.
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U2 - 10.3928/01477447-20130222-09
DO - 10.3928/01477447-20130222-09
M3 - Review article
C2 - 23464942
AN - SCOPUS:84875244390
SN - 0147-7447
VL - 36
SP - 214
EP - 218
JO - Orthopedics
JF - Orthopedics
IS - 3
ER -