Abstract
Femoral shaft fractures in children show rapid union and a high self-remodeling, and most can be satisfactorily treated by conservative treatment.
From April 1985 to April 1995, we treated 17 children by suspention traction. The average age at the time of injury was 6.8 years (range: 2∼10 years), and the average follow-up period was 12 months (6∼18 months).
Bone union was achieved in all. The fractured limb was a mean 8.6mm shorter than the opposite limb at the time of union. Angular malunion of over 15 degrees was noted in 1 case. Clinically, there was no evidence of rotational malunion.
