Quantifying Proximal Tibial Physeal Injury in Rigid Intramedullary Nailing in Adolescent Patients

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Authors

Stephanie T. Kha

Mark Johnston · Naval Medical Research Command

Justin R. Ryan · Children's Hospital Foundation

Christine L. Farnsworth

Matthew R. Schmitz · University of San Diego

Madeleine E. Jackson · University of San Diego

Christopher D. Souder · University of San Diego

Abstract

This simulation study informs surgical decision-making and provides insights on growth plate violation when using RIMN to treat skeletally immature tibia fractures.

Topics & Keywords

Bone fractures and treatments Total Knee Arthroplasty Outcomes Hip and Femur Fractures

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Peace, Justice and strong institutions

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics

DOI: 10.1097/bpo.0000000000003247

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