title: Skeletal trauma in children.
abstract: In the area of skeletal injuries, i.e., fractures, as in all areas of care, children should not be treated as small adults. The immature, growing skeleton of the child results in both injuries and patterns of healing that are unique to this age group. These aspects of the immature skeleton and its effect on trauma in children are discussed in this article.
authors.forename: F L
authors.initials: FL
authors.lastname: McCullough
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D001846:Bone Development; D001842:Bone and Bones / Q000293:injuries* / Q000503:physiopathology; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000503:physiopathology*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D010372:Pediatrics; D014945:Wound Healing