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
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2025-08-01
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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