Pediatric polytrauma management.
Appropriate care of pediatric polytrauma patients requires the knowledge and expertise of a variety of subspecialists. Though most of pediatric polytrauma patients survive, long-term sequelae are common. The most common causes of long-term functional deficits after pediatric polytrauma involve injuries to the central nervous and musculoskeletal systems. Orthopaedic care of polytrauma patients is important to facilitate early mobilization and care of these children, as well as to minimize late impairment.
Kay
Robert M
RM
University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine, Children's Orthopaedic Center, Children's Hospital Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90027, USA.
Skaggs
David L
DL
D000007:Abdominal Injuries / Q000601:surgery; D001860:Bone Plates; D002648:Child; D006259:Craniocerebral Trauma / Q000601:surgery; D016267:External Fixators; D005594:Fracture Fixation, Intramedullary; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000601:surgery*; D005596:Fractures, Closed / Q000601:surgery; D005597:Fractures, Open / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D009104:Multiple Trauma / Q000601:surgery*