Posterior displacement of a distal femoral epiphysial fracture: case report.
Fractures involving the distal femoral epiphysis are rare. They generally occur either at birth or between 11 and 15 years of age. This case report describes a 10-week-old infant with a Salter-Harris group I fracture displaced posteriorly. Recommended management is also described.
Department of Family Medicine, University of Calgary.
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D005260:Female; D005264:Femoral Fractures / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant