Diagnosis and Management of Injuries, Fractures, and Complications in Children

A special issue of Children (ISSN 2227-9067). This special issue belongs to the section "Pediatric Orthopedics & Sports Medicine".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 December 2025 | Viewed by 157

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Department of Trauma Surgery, University Clinic of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, 1090 Vienna, Austria
Interests: pediatric trauma; conservative/operative treatment; prevention; epidemiology; rare injuries; new concepts; rehabilitation; reconstructive surgery
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Department of Trauma, Hand and Reconstructive Surgery, University Hospital Essen, Hufelandstraße 55, 45147 Essen, Germany
Interests: trauma; hand surgery; peadiatric orthopaedics; emergency medicine; bone metabolism

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Department of Trauma Surgery, University Clinic of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, 1090 Vienna, Austria
Interests: anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction; orthopedics; trauma surgery; biomechanics; multi ligament injuries
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Dear Colleagues,

The identification of injury patterns in children is of great interest, as is their prevention and therapy. In the case of growing injuries, it is important to minimize possible long-term effects. Depending on the child’s age, the potential for the spontaneous correction of fractures differs. This varying potential and the prognosis of such injuries are not only age-related but are closely linked to the overall biological maturity of the patient. Therefore, it is important to discover whether changes in fracture types and patterns occur among children and teenagers.

Furthermore, infrequent injuries are associated with diminished experiences. As such, in an attempt to develop possible recommendations, it is important to re-evaluate and update old paradigms. Ultimately, this should lead to an update to common treatment guidelines and an improvement in therapies for the pediatric population across different age groups. It would be beneficial to share the data on pediatric injuries as well as the treatment strategies and approaches to dealing with complications.

The WHO recommends the enhancement of both the quality and quantity of data on morbidity and outcomes of children’s injuries. This will facilitate targeted investment in injury prevention. Causes of injuries in infants, children, and teenagers have a broad spectrum and variety of causes, as sometimes the anatomical regions of interest vary between different age groups.

Aiming at highlighting strategies for the treatment of pediatric injuries and fractures, as well as the management of associated complications, thisSpecial Issue welcomes basic research, original articles, and reviews.

The types of studies we are soliciting are as follows: long-term follow-up (> 2a), epidemiological observation studies (>10 a), common injuries with large cohorts, rare injuries, new strategies, technical reports, and outcome data of treatment strategies and/or complication management.

Dr. Stephan Payr
Dr. Christina Polan
Dr. Thomas Tiefenboeck
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Keywords

  • pediatric trauma
  • fractures
  • treatment
  • long-term FUP
  • complication management
  • new concepts
  • outcome
  • prevention
  • revision surgery

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Case Report
Surgical Technique for Revision of the Distally Migrated Fassier–Duval Femoral Rod in Osteogenesis Imperfecta: A Case Report
by Peter Staunton, Pasin Tangadulrat and Reggie Charles Hamdy
Children 2025, 12(9), 1269; https://doi.org/10.3390/children12091269 - 21 Sep 2025
Abstract
Background/Objectives: Managing long bone fractures and deformities in osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) with telescoping rods is a common but challenging procedure. A rare complication is the distal migration of the rod’s proximal female component, which complicates standard revision surgery. This article aims to [...] Read more.
Background/Objectives: Managing long bone fractures and deformities in osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) with telescoping rods is a common but challenging procedure. A rare complication is the distal migration of the rod’s proximal female component, which complicates standard revision surgery. This article aims to describe a surgical technique for the revision of a distally migrated Fassier–Duval (FD) femoral rod. Methods: We present the case of an 8-year-old girl with OI type IV who experienced distal migration of her right femoral FD rod—the surgical technique involved extracting the rod retrogradely through the fracture/osteotomy site. We used a trephine to remove surrounding bone within the canal, thereby preserving the critical bone stock in the greater trochanter needed for secure fixation of the revision implant. Results: The distally migrated female component was successfully removed through the trephined canal with a combination of axial traction and rotational force. The proximal bone stock was preserved, allowing for the stable placement of a revision FD rod. Conclusions: The retrograde trephine technique is a viable and effective strategy for revising a distally migrated telescoping rod in patients with OI. This approach prioritizes the preservation of proximal bone stock, which is crucial for the stability and longevity of the revision implant. Full article
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