title: Internal and external fixation of fractures in children.
abstract: We have illustrated instances in which open reduction with internal or external fixation should be used in the care of fractures in children. These methods should be used when closed reduction fails or in other circumstances in which they are the initial treatment of choice. At no time should the surgeon hesitate to utilize these operative options if they represent the best method of achieving the most functional end result in a pediatric fracture.
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D005264:Femoral Fractures / Q000601:surgery; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000628:therapy; D006620:Hip Fractures / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D011885:Radius Fractures / Q000601:surgery; D013978:Tibial Fractures / Q000601:surgery; D014458:Ulna Fractures / Q000601:surgery; D000092464:Elbow Injuries