Advanced search
Publication Cover
Acta Orthopaedica Scandinavica Volume 52, 1981 - Issue 1
Journal homepage
351
Views
55
CrossRef citations to date
0
Altmetric
Original Article

Rotational Deformities After Femoral Shaft Fractures in Childhood: A Retrospective Study 27–32 Years after the Accident

K. J. Brouwer Department of Paediatric Surgery and Department of Paediatric Orthopaedics, Sophia Children's Hospital and Neonatal Unit, University Hospital Rotterdam, The Netherlands
,
J. C. Molenaar Department of Paediatric Surgery and Department of Paediatric Orthopaedics, Sophia Children's Hospital and Neonatal Unit, University Hospital Rotterdam, The Netherlands
&
B. Van Linge Department of Paediatric Surgery and Department of Paediatric Orthopaedics, Sophia Children's Hospital and Neonatal Unit, University Hospital Rotterdam, The Netherlands
Pages 81-89 | Accepted 21 May 1980, Published online: 08 Jul 2009

Citations (55)

Keep up to date with the latest research on this topic with citation updates for this article.

Subscribe to citation updates

Read on this site (3)

Martinus Bråten, Terje Terjesen & Ivar Rossvoll. (1992) Femoral anteversion in normal adults. Acta Orthopaedica Scandinavica 63:1, pages 29-32.
Read now
Otto S. Husby, Björn Sudmann, Nils R. Gjerdet, Stein U. Hitland & Einar Sudmann. (1987) Spontaneous correction of femoral torsion: Diaphyseal osteotomies studied in kittens. Acta Orthopaedica Scandinavica 58:2, pages 113-116.
Read now
K. J. Brouwer. (1981) Torsional Deformities after Fractures of the Femoral Shaft in Childhood. Acta Orthopaedica Scandinavica 52:sup195, pages 11-168.
Read now

Articles from other publishers (52)

Taner ALIÇ, Cemal GÜLER, Murat ÇALBIYIK & Ercan HASSA. (2023) Which of the three different intramedullary nail designs is superior in the treatment of femoral shaft fractures?. Journal of Health Sciences and Medicine 6:2, pages 467-475.
Crossref
Peizhi Yuwen, Weiyi Sun, Jialiang Guo, Wenli Chang, Ning Wei, Haicheng Wang, Kai Ding, Wei Chen & Yingze Zhang. (2023) Femoral–tibial contact stresses on fixed rotational femur models. Frontiers in Surgery 9.
Crossref
Brooke J. Olson, Rachel Lenhart, Gregory J. Schmeling & Jessica M. Fritz. (2022) Impact of Internal Malrotation of the Femur Followed by Derotational Osteotomy as Demonstrated by 3D Gait Analysis. JBJS Case Connector 12:4.
Crossref
Jinghui Niu, Qi Qi, Kang Piao, Kuo Hao, Iftekhar Sharif & Fei Wang. (2021) Hindlimb torsional alignment changes in growing rabbits after patellar dislocation. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 22:1.
Crossref
Premal Naik. (2021) Remodelling in Children’s Fractures and Limits of Acceptability. Indian Journal of Orthopaedics 55:3, pages 549-559.
Crossref
Hrishikesh Pande, Mahendra Tankala, Naveen Basavaraj Manibanakar & Narinder Kumar. (2021) Incidence of rotational malalignment and its effect on functional outcome after nail osteosynthesis of unstable trochanteric fractures: a prospective cohort study. Current Orthopaedic Practice 32:2, pages 174-180.
Crossref
Yong-Cheol Yoon, Jinil Kim, Jae-Woo Cho, Won-Tae Cho, Hyung-Jin Kim & Jong-Keon Oh. (2021) Simple guidelines for evaluating intraoperative alignment after the reduction of intertrochanteric fractures. Asian Journal of Surgery 44:1, pages 66-71.
Crossref
Nikolaus Degen, Eduardo Suero, Miriam Bogusch, Carl Neuerburg, Kirsi Marjaana Manz, Christopher A. Becker, Nima Befrui, Christian Kammerlander, Wolfgang Böcker & Christian Zeckey. (2020) Intraoperative use of cortical step sign and diameter difference sign: Accuracy, inter-rater agreement and influence of surgical experience in subtrochanteric transverse fractures. Orthopaedics & Traumatology: Surgery & Research 106:4, pages 639-644.
Crossref
Yushane C. Shih, Michael M. Chau, Elizabeth A. Arendt & Tom F. Novacheck. (2020) Measuring Lower Extremity Rotational Alignment. Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery 102:4, pages 343-356.
Crossref
M. Heeg & W. L. M. Kramer. 2019. Kindertraumachirurgie. Kindertraumachirurgie 769 777 .
Lucas S. Marchand, Dane C. Todd, Patrick Kellam, Temitope F. Adeyemi, David L. Rothberg & Travis G. Maak. (2018) Is the Lesser Trochanter Profile a Reliable Means of Restoring Anatomic Rotation After Femur Fracture Fixation?. Clinical Orthopaedics & Related Research 476:6, pages 1253-1261.
Crossref
William P. Croom, Daniel J. Lorenzana, Richard L. Auran, Matthew J. Cavallero, Nathanael Heckmann, Jackson Lee & Eric A. White. (2018) Is Contralateral Templating Reliable for Establishing Rotational Alignment During Intramedullary Stabilization of Femoral Shaft Fractures? A Study of Individual Bilateral Differences in Femoral Version. Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma 32:2, pages 61-66.
Crossref
Christian Zeckey, Fergal Monsell, Mark Jackson, Philipp Mommsen, Musa Citak, Christian Krettek & Mohamed Omar. (2017) Femoral malrotation after surgical treatment of femoral shaft fractures in children: a retrospective CT-based analysis. European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology 27:8, pages 1157-1162.
Crossref
Ashoke Sathy, Jonathan C. Barnwell, Sean N. Shahrestani & Daniel Moore. (2017) Reliable Method for Avoiding Malrotation Deformity After Intramedullary Nailing of Comminuted Femur Fractures: Clinical Validation of a Previously Described Technique. Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma 31:4, pages e121-e126.
Crossref
M. Lucius Pomerantz, Diana Glaser, Josh Doan, Sita Kumar & Eric W. Edmonds. (2014) Three-dimensional biplanar radiography as a new means of accessing femoral version: a comparitive study of EOS three-dimensional radiography versus computed tomography. Skeletal Radiology 44:2, pages 255-260.
Crossref
Ozgur Karaman, Egemen Ayhan, Hayrettin Kesmezacar, Ali Seker, Mehmet Can Unlu & Onder Aydingoz. (2013) Rotational malalignment after closed intramedullary nailing of femoral shaft fractures and its influence on daily life. European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology 24:7, pages 1243-1247.
Crossref
Gabriel Dom?nguez-Maldonado, Pedro V. Munuera-Martinez, Jos? Manuel Castillo-L?pez, Javier Ramos-Ortega & Manuel Albornoz-Cabello. (2014) Normal Values of Metatarsal Parabola Arch in Male and Female Feet. The Scientific World Journal 2014, pages 1-5.
Crossref
John D. Koerner, Neeraj M. Patel, Richard S. Yoon, Michael S. Sirkin, Mark C. Reilly & Frank A. Liporace. (2013) Femoral Version of the General Population. Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma 27:6, pages 308-311.
Crossref
Ahmet Firat, Osman Tecimel, Alper Deveci, Ali Ocguder & Murat Bozkurt. (2012) Surgical Technique: Supine Patient Position With the Contralateral Leg Elevated for Femoral Intramedullary Nailing. Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research? 471:2, pages 640-648.
Crossref
S. Terry Canale & James H. Beaty. 2013. Campbell's Operative Orthopaedics. Campbell's Operative Orthopaedics 1364 1522.e15 .
Joshua D. Lindsey & James C. Krieg. (2011) Femoral Malrotation Following Intramedullary Nail Fixation. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeon 19:1, pages 17-26.
Crossref
L. PLÁNKA, P. CHALUPOVÁ, M. CHARVÁTOVÁ, J. POUL & P. GÁL. (2010) Magnetic Resonance Imaging for Detection of Rotational Deformities in Children with Femoral Shaft Fractures Treated by the ESIN Method. Acta chirurgiae orthopaedicae et traumatologiae Cechoslovaca 77:1, pages 39-42.
Crossref
Aswinkumar Vasireddy & Michael A. Foy. 2010. Medicolegal Reporting in Orthopaedic Trauma. Medicolegal Reporting in Orthopaedic Trauma 255 272 .
Kathryn A. Keeler, Bradley Dart, Scott J. Luhmann, Perry L. Schoenecker, Madeleine R. Ortman, Matthew B. Dobbs & J. Eric Gordon. (2009) Antegrade Intramedullary Nailing of Pediatric Femoral Fractures Using an Interlocking Pediatric Femoral Nail and a Lateral Trochanteric Entry Point. Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics 29:4, pages 345-351.
Crossref
Gabriel DomínguezPedro V. MunueraMercedes Lomas. (2009) Metatarsal Protrusion Angle. Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association 99:1, pages 49-53.
Crossref
Gabriel DomínguezPedro V. Munuera. (2008) Metatarsus Adductus Angle in Male and Female Feet. Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association 98:5, pages 364-369.
Crossref
. 2008. Tachdjian's Pediatric Orthopaedics. Tachdjian's Pediatric Orthopaedics 2573 2787 .
S. Terry Canale. 2008. Campbell's Operative Orthopaedics. Campbell's Operative Orthopaedics 1531 1725 .
Cem Zeki Esenyel, Kahraman Öztürk, Oktay Adanir, Bulent Aksoy, Meltem Esenyel & Ayhan N Kara. (2007) Skin traction in hip spica casting for femoral fractures in children. Journal of Orthopaedic Science 12:4, pages 327-333.
Crossref
Myung-Chul Yoo, Yoon-Je Cho, Kang-Il Kim, Mohamad Khairuddin & Young-Soo Chun. (2005) Treatment of Unstable Peritrochanteric Femoral Fractures Using a 95?? Angled Blade Plate. Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma 19:10, pages 687-692.
Crossref
B.C. Navadgi, J.B. Richardson, V.N. Cassar-Pullicino & R.H. Wade. (2004) A corrective osteotomy for post-traumatic malrotation and shortening of the femur. Injury 35:12, pages 1248-1254.
Crossref
J. Eric Gordon, Nitin Khanna, Scott J. Luhmann, Matthew B. Dobbs, Madeleine R. Ortman & Perry L. Schoenecker. (2004) Intramedullary Nailing of Femoral Fractures in Children Through the Lateral Aspect of the Greater Trochanter Using a Modified Rigid Humeral Intramedullary Nail. Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma 18:7, pages 416-422.
Crossref
R. L. Jaarsma, D. F. M. Pakvis, N. Verdonschot, J. Biert & A. van Kampen. (2004) Rotational Malalignment After Intramedullary Nailing of Femoral Fractures. Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma 18:7, pages 403-409.
Crossref
Hanne Hedin, Kerstin Hjorth, Sune Larsson & Stefan Nilsson. (2003) Radiological outcome after external fixation of 97 femoral shaft fractures in children. Injury 34:4, pages 287-292.
Crossref
M Bråten, K Tveit, S Junk, A Aamodt, S Anda & T Terjesen. (2000) The role of fluoroscopy in avoiding rotational deformity of treated femoral shaft fractures: an anatomical and clinical study. Injury 31:5, pages 311-315.
Crossref
John Ferguson & Richard O. Nicol. (2000) Early Spica Treatment of Pediatric Femoral Shaft Fractures. Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics 20:2, pages 189-192.
Crossref
. 2000. Skeletal Injury in the Child. Skeletal Injury in the Child 857 928 .
William R. Post. (1999) Current Concepts Clinical Evaluation of Patients With Patellofemoral Disorders. Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic & Related Surgery 15:8, pages 841-851.
Crossref
David J. Czertak & William L. Hennrikus. (1999) The Treatment of Pediatric Femur Fractures with Early 90-90 Spica Casting. Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics 19:2, pages 229-232.
Crossref
Sean E. Nork, Gregory J. Bellig, John P. Woll & Scott A. Hoffinger. (1998) Overgrowth and Outcome After Femoral Shaft Fracture in Children Younger Than 2 Years. Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research 357, pages 186-191.
Crossref
Clifford Jeng, Paul D. Sponseller, Adolph Yates & George Paletta. (1997) Subtrochanteric Femoral Fractures in Children; Alignment After 90??-90?? Traction and Cast Application. Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research 341, pages 170???174.
Crossref
J. David Thompson, Knute C. Buehler, Paul D. Sponseller, David W. Gray, Brian E. Black, Steven L. Buckley & Paul P. Griffin. (1997) Shortening in Femoral Shaft Fractures in Children Treated With Spica Cast. Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research 338, pages 74-78.
Crossref
Steven L. Buckley. (1997) Current Trends in the Treatment of Femoral Shaft Fractures in Children and Adolescents. Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research 338, pages 60-73.
Crossref
Peter C. Coyte, Susan E. Bronskill, Zenita Z. Hirji, Ginette Daigle-Takacs, Barbara S. Trerise & James G. Wright. (1997) Economic Evaluation of 2 Treatments for Pediatric Femoral Shaft Fractures. Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research 336, pages 205-215.
Crossref
W. Strecker, P. Keppler, M. Franzreb, F. Gebhard, S. Keck & L. Kinzl. 1997. Posttraumatische Beindeformitäten. Posttraumatische Beindeformitäten 75 86 .
T. P. Carey & R. D. Galpin. (1996) Flexible Intramedullary Nail Fixation of Pediatric Femoral Fractures. Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research 332, pages 110-118.
Crossref
Rita I. Huber, Hans W. Keller, Peter M. Huber & Klaus E. Rehm. (1996) Flexible Intramedullary Nailing as Fracture Treatment in Children. Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics 16:5, pages 602-605.
Crossref
Rita I. Huber, Hans W. Keller, Peter M. Huber & Klaus E. Rehm. (1996) Flexible Intramedullary Nailing as Fracture Treatment in Children. Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics, pages 602-605.
Crossref
James H. Beaty. (1995) Femoral-Shaft Fractures in Children and Adolescents. Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 3:4, pages 207-217.
Crossref
L. von Laer. 1990. Korrektureingriffe am wachsenden Skelett. Korrektureingriffe am wachsenden Skelett 173 188 .
L. von Laer. 1986. Spätergebnisse in der Orthopädie. Spätergebnisse in der Orthopädie 437 439 .
L. Henriksson, B. Henrikson & T. Blomberg. (2016) Torsion in Femoral Fractures in Childhood. Acta Radiologica. Diagnosis 24:3, pages 213-216.
Crossref

Reprints and Corporate Permissions

Please note: Selecting permissions does not provide access to the full text of the article, please see our help page How do I view content?

To request a reprint or corporate permissions for this article, please click on the relevant link below:

Order Reprints Request Corporate Permissions

Academic Permissions

Please note: Selecting permissions does not provide access to the full text of the article, please see our help page How do I view content?

Obtain permissions instantly via Rightslink by clicking on the button below:

Request Academic Permissions

If you are unable to obtain permissions via Rightslink, please complete and submit this Permissions form. For more information, please visit our Permissions help page.

Related research

People also read lists articles that other readers of this article have read.

Recommended articles lists articles that we recommend and is powered by our AI driven recommendation engine.

Cited by lists all citing articles based on Crossref citations.
Articles with the Crossref icon will open in a new tab.