title: Pediatric Open Fractures.
abstract: Open fractures in children are rare and are typically associated with better prognoses compared with their adult equivalents. Regardless, open fractures pose a challenge because of the risk of healing complications and infection, leading to significant morbidity even in the pediatric population. Therefore, the management of pediatric open fractures requires special consideration. This article comprehensively reviews the initial evaluation, classification, treatment, outcomes, and controversies of open fractures in children.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Temple University School of Medicine, 3401 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140, USA. Electronic address: atrionfo1@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Arianna
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Trionfo
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, St. Christopher's Hospital for Children, Drexel University College of Medicine, 160 East Erie Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19134, USA.
authors.forename: Priscilla K
authors.initials: PK
authors.lastname: Cavanaugh
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, St. Christopher's Hospital for Children, Drexel University College of Medicine, 160 East Erie Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19134, USA.
authors.forename: Martin J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Herman
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D005597:Fractures, Open / Q000145:classification / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D009104:Multiple Trauma / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D014946:Wound Infection / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*
keywords: Irrigation and debridement; Open fracture; Pediatric fractures; Pediatric trauma; Type 1 open fracture