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Femoral Fractures

Aetiology

Paediatric femoral fracture

 

Varies per age group

 

Trauma

- 60%

 

Non Accidental Injury

- 15 - 30%

- suspect if non walker / < 1 year

- walking status single best indicator of risk

- paediatric team to investigate

- history taking from parent

- consider metabolic investigations