Injuries in children and adolescents represent a major public health challenge facing pediatric patients, families, and health care providers worldwide. Fracture incidence in children increases with age. Age-specific fracture patterns and locations are influenced by many factors including age-dependent activities and changing intrinsic bone properties, making them demanding to diagnose and treat. In recent years there has been an attention to a number of clinically related factors in determining children’s fractures, such as obesity, low bone mineral density, and low calcium and vitamin D intake. Although many pediatric fractures are frequently regarded as “innocent” or “forgiving”, typical complications do occur in this precious population, e.g. premature physeal closure and post-traumatic deformity, which may cause life-long disability. Since this injuries are complex and heterogeneous, they require a thorough evaluation of skilled specialists.
The main goal of this Research Topic is to help fill the gap of undiscovered knowledge and improve the scientific understanding of pediatric fractures. Authors are invited to contribute to this Special Issue with original papers and reviews on all aspects related to pediatric fractures, including diagnosis, operative and non operative treatment and follow-up. Authors are also encouraged to submit papers on specific pediatric injuries, as well as pathological fracture and child abuse.
We welcome submissions of original articles, review articles, systematic reviews, metanalysis and case reports.
We are pleased to accept articles that discuss important advancements and novel interventions on closely related topics, including high-energy trauma, perioperative care, and complication management.
Injuries in children and adolescents represent a major public health challenge facing pediatric patients, families, and health care providers worldwide. Fracture incidence in children increases with age. Age-specific fracture patterns and locations are influenced by many factors including age-dependent activities and changing intrinsic bone properties, making them demanding to diagnose and treat. In recent years there has been an attention to a number of clinically related factors in determining children’s fractures, such as obesity, low bone mineral density, and low calcium and vitamin D intake. Although many pediatric fractures are frequently regarded as “innocent” or “forgiving”, typical complications do occur in this precious population, e.g. premature physeal closure and post-traumatic deformity, which may cause life-long disability. Since this injuries are complex and heterogeneous, they require a thorough evaluation of skilled specialists.
The main goal of this Research Topic is to help fill the gap of undiscovered knowledge and improve the scientific understanding of pediatric fractures. Authors are invited to contribute to this Special Issue with original papers and reviews on all aspects related to pediatric fractures, including diagnosis, operative and non operative treatment and follow-up. Authors are also encouraged to submit papers on specific pediatric injuries, as well as pathological fracture and child abuse.
We welcome submissions of original articles, review articles, systematic reviews, metanalysis and case reports.
We are pleased to accept articles that discuss important advancements and novel interventions on closely related topics, including high-energy trauma, perioperative care, and complication management.
