title: Changing patterns in the management of fractures in children.
abstract: Advances in radiographic imagery have greatly facilitated the diagnosis and treatment of pediatric musculoskeletal injuries. In recent years, the indications for operative intervention in the treatment of children's fractures have become more clearly defined.
authors.affiliation: University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio 78229.
authors.forename: K E
authors.initials: KE
authors.lastname: Wilkins
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D005592:Fracture Fixation / Q000639:trends*; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography