Dynamic Femur Fracture Brace vs Hip Spica Cast for Pediatric Femoral Shaft Fractures: A Retrospective Comparative Cohort Study
Background: Femoral shaft fractures constitute 1.6% of pediatric fractures and are a leading cause of pediatric orthopaedic hospitalization. The prefabricated DF2 functional brace offers an alternative to traditional spica casting, which is effective but has limitations. This study compares short-te...
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| Main Authors: | Virginia F. Casey, MD, Calvin C. Chandler, MD, George D. Graham, MD, Steven L. Frick, MD |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2025-08-01
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| Series: | Journal of the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America |
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| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2768276525000471 |
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