title: Surgical treatment of unstable pelvic fracture in children: long term results.
abstract: Paediatric pelvic fractures are rare lesions. In the literature still controversy exists regarding the management of these injuries. The sequelae of these types of lesions has been described. We report the management and long term outcome of 8 patients with paediatric pelvic fractures treated in our institution. Associated injuries to the Risser's growth nuclei are described that has not been previously reported. Anatomical reduction of the displaced fracture should be considered to minimise the risk of long term functional impairment.
authors.affiliation: Aurelia Hospital-Roma, Via Aurelia, 860-00165, Italy. oransky50@gmail.com
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Oransky
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Arduini
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Tortora
authors.forename: A Roa
authors.initials: AR
authors.lastname: Zoppi
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000379:methods*; D017102:Fracture Healing / Q000502:physiology; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010384:Pelvic Bones / Q000293:injuries*; D020127:Recovery of Function / Q000502:physiology; D013997:Time Factors; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D055815:Young Adult