BACKGROUNDClavicle fractures were considered non-troubling entity in the past. Majority of mid shaft fractures used to be treated conservatively and many studies reported relatively good results. However, more recent studies have reported poor results following conservative treatment regarding non-union, disabilities and cosmetic reasons. Surgeons in the past use to fix clavicle fractures with pins, simple plates and external fixators having high failure rates. Whereas the results of operative treatment improved considerably with introduction of better implants and awareness regarding disability specially among young people and sports persons. The aim of this study was to compare results of closed versus operative treatment.
BACKGROUNDShaft of femur is third most common location of fractures among children. In children there is strong potential for early union and remodeling even with conservative treatment. Conservative treatment is an accepted and good option while treating fracture shaft of femur in children under 10 years of age. Main complication of femoral shaft fracture is a possible leg length discrepancy and angulation resulting from initial overriding of bone fragments and from the overgrowth phenomenon in the fractured limb.
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