Open AccessEvidence-based Review
Author(s) -
J. Lee Pace,
Mininder S. Kocher,
David L. Skaggs
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
journal of pediatric orthopaedics/journal of pediatric orthopedics
Language(s) - Uncategorized
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.318
H-Index - 96
eISSN - 1539-2570
pISSN - 0271-6798
DOI - 10.1097/bpo.0b013e318259f326
Subject(s) - medicine , evidence based medicine , medline , open fracture , family medicine , orthopedic surgery , surgery , alternative medicine , pathology , political science , law
Open fractures in the pediatric population are rare. As such, recommendations for care based on high-level studies are scarce. Furthermore, most level I and II recommendations come from studies involving open fractures in adults. Although it is generally accepted that open pediatric fractures have better outcomes than open fractures in adults, the lack of quality studies provide ample opportunities to answer questions regarding care of these injuries. This review explores the available literature and gives corresponding recommendations based on the level of evidence.