pediatric ankle & foot fractures
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Pediatric Ankle & Foot Fractures. Steven Rabin, MD Revised: March 2011 Original authors (2004): Laura Phieffer, MD & Steven Frick, MD Revised (2006): Steven Frick, MD. Pediatric Ankle Fractures. Epidemiology. 2nd most common site of physeal fractures in children - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Pediatric Ankle & Foot Fractures
Steven Rabin, MDRevised: March 2011
Original authors (2004): Laura Phieffer, MD & Steven Frick, MD
Revised (2006): Steven Frick, MD
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Pediatric Ankle Fractures
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Epidemiology
• 2nd most common site of physeal fractures in children
• Most occur between ages 8 - 15 y.o.
• Boys > girls
• Direct and indirect mechanisms of injury
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Anatomy
• All ligamentous structures attach distal to the physis
• Ligaments are stronger than physis and bone
• Physeal injury more common than ligament injury
• Anterior Tibio-fibular ligament important in transitional fractures when the physis is closing
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Ankle Anatomy
• Distal tibia ossification center appears between 6 - 24 months
• Distal fibula ossification center appears between 9 - 24 months
• Medial malleolar extension appears at about 7 years
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Physeal Closure
• Distal tibia physis closes:– About age 12-15 yrs girls – About age 13-17 yrs boys
• Medial malleolus extension appears ~10 yrs• Asymmetric closure over ~18 months
– Tibia physis closes in center first then medially and posteriorly.
– Anterolateral portion of physis is the last to close
• Closure of the distal fibula physis follows distal tibia physeal closure by ~12-24 months
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Distal Tibial Physeal Closure
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Age / Fracture Pattern
Spiegel P, et al. Epiphyseal fractures of the distal ends of the tibia and fibula. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 1978;60(8):1046-50.
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ClassificationAnatomic
• Salter-Harris– High
interobserver correlation
– Correlated with outcomes
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Classification - Ankle Fractures
• Mechanism of injury:
Dias L, Tachdjian M. Physeal injuries of the ankle in children: classification. Clin Orthop Relat Res. 1978;136:230-3.
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Diagnosis - Ankle Fractures
• Direct/indirect mechanisms
• Acute/subacute
• May have subtle exam findings
• Differentiate sprain from non-displaced fracture by location of tenderness– (Pain over the physis/bone = physeal injury)– (Pain over the soft tissues = sprain)
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Imaging of Ankle Fractures
• Radiographs - AP, LAT, Mortise– know normal anatomic variants
• Stress radiographs• CT scan – to assess articular involvement• MRI – role not well defined• Bone Scan – if in doubt about an accessory
ossification center vs. an acute fracture
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Accessory Ossification Centers – Smooth Borders
• Accessory ossification centers usually appear between ages of 7 to 10 yrs
• Fuse by skeletal maturity• Medial (os subtibiale) in
20% of patients• Lateral (os subfibulare) in
1% of patients
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Treatment Considerations
• Location of fracture
• Mechanism of injury
• Degree of displacement
• Age of child (how much growth remains)– Distal tibia physis contributes:
• 3-4 mm growth per year
• 35-45% of overall tibial length
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Salter-Harris Type I Fracture• Typically occur in younger pts• Seen with all mechanisms (SI, SPF, SER,
PER)• Often missed initially (dx “sprain”):
– Physis weaker than ligaments so physeal injury is more common than a sprain
• Xrays – Acute – often normal except for soft tissue
swelling over physis– Subacute - reveal widening of physis- healing
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Salter I Distal Tibia Fractures: Treatment
• Less than 3 mm displacement– Cast– 4-6 weeks depending on the patient’s age
• Greater than 3 mm displacement– Gentle closed reduction and casting– Usually require anesthesia– If interposed soft tissue, must be removed– If unstable, pin fixation may be needed.– More likely to be unstable if fibula also
fractured
• Follow x-rays for 6-12 months to evaluate for premature physeal closure
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Salter I Fracture Distal Tibia
• Salter I fracture of the distal tibia (with metaphyseal fibula fracture)
• Treated with closed reduction and pin fixation
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Salter-Harris Type II Fractures
• Most common distal tibia Fx type• Seen with all mechanisms
(SI, SPF, SER, PER)• Mechanism deduced by
– Direction of displacement of the tibial epiphysis,
– Type of associated fibula fx– Location of metaphyseal spike
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Salter-Harris Type II fractures: Treatment
• Non-displaced fractures– Short leg cast (SLC) for 3 weeks
– Then walking SLC for 3 weeks
• Displaced fractures– Avoid repeated attempts at reduction
– If unstable consider a long leg cast for 2-3 weeks, otherwise a short leg cast for 3-4 weeks then a short leg walking cast for 2-3 weeks (depending on age)
– Open reduction infrequently indicated
– Follow for growth arrest
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Salter II Fracture of the Distal Tibia
• Salter II fracture of the distal tibia– treated with
closed reduction and cannulated screw fixation
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Salter-Harris Type I & II fxs
• If reduction is incomplete, how much residual displacement is acceptable?
– Carothers and Crenshaw (1955)• “accurate reposition of the displaced epiphysis at the
expense of forced or repeated manipulation or operative intervention is not indicated”
Carothers C, Crenshaw A. Clinical significance of a classification of epiphyseal injuries at the ankle. Am J Surg. 1955;89(4):879-89.
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Salter-Harris Type I & II fxs
• If reduction is incomplete, how much residual displacement is acceptable?
– Spiegel (1978)• correlated Salter-Harris classification with risk of
shortening, angular deformity and joint incongruity
• recommended “precise anatomical reduction”
Spiegel P, et al. Epiphyseal fractures of the distal ends of the tibia and fibula. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 1978;60(8):1046-50.
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Salter-Harris Type I & II fxs
• Differing opinions regarding indication for open reduction for interposition of periosteum => widening with minimal angulation– Kling (1984)
– Phieffer (2000)- Animal model
– Barmada (2005) believes interposed periosteum leads to growth disturbance
-Kling T, Bright R, Hensinger R. Distal tibial physeal fractures in children that may require open reduction. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 1984;66(5):647-57.-Phieffer et al. Effect of interposed periosteum in an animal physeal fracture model. Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2000;376:15-25.-Barmada A, Gaynor T, Mubarak SJ. Premature physeal closure following distal tibia physeal fractures: a new radiographic predictor. J Pediatr Orthop. 2003;23(6):733-9.
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Closed reduction with incomplete reduction because of interposed soft
tissues – removed at ORIF
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Salter-Harris Type I & II fxs
• Displaced subacute (>7-10 days out) fxs– Residual displacement may have to be accepted– If growth does not sufficiently correct
malunion, corrective osteotomy performed
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Salter II Fracture of the Distal Tibia
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Salter-Harris Type III & IV fxs
• Mechanism of injury similar for both fx patterns (typically supination-inversion)
• Usually produced by medial corner of talus being driven into the junction of distal tibial articular surface and the medial malleolus
• Can see central and lateral fx patterns
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Salter-Harris Type III & IV fxs
• Treatment and prognosis are similar
• Anatomic restoration of the articular surface is a high priority
• Medial pattern appears to be at higher risk for developing partial growth arrest and subsequent varus deformity
-Spiegel P, Cooperman D, Laros G. Epiphyseal fractures of the distal ends of the tibia and fibula. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 1978;60(8):1046-50.-Kling T, Bright R, Hensinger R. Distal tibial physeal fractures in children that may require open reduction. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 1984;66(5):647-57.-Caterini R, Farsetti P, Ippolito E. Long-term followup of physeal injury to the ankle. Foot Ankle. 1991;11(6):372-83.
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Salter-Harris Type III & IV fxs
• Non-displaced fractures (<1 mm)– Cast for 3-4 wks => SLWC x 3 wks– May need CT after cast placement to assess
displacement– Follow with x-rays in cast to assure no
displacement– Percutaneous fixation is an option – Follow for growth arrest
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Salter IV Minimally Displaced Distal Tibia Fracture
*Fixation avoids physis
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Salter-Harris Type III & IV fxs
• Displaced fractures (>2 mm)– Require Anatomic reduction
– Closed reduction under general anesthesia– If continued > 2 mm displacement => open reduction
– Open reduction with epiphyseal fixation parallel to growth plate if possible, especially if significant growth remaining
– Postop: Cast (NWB) for 3-4 wks => SLWC x 3 wks
– Follow for growth arrest: 15% incidence of growth arrest even with anatomic reduction
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Salter III Injury- Closed reduction with percutaneous internal fixation
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Salter IV Distal Tibia Fracture
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Salter-Harris Type III & IV fxs
• Subacute displaced fxs– Accept up to 2 mm displacement– Greater than 2 mm displacement
• Goal to restore joint congruity
• Recommend reduction regardless of time from injury
• Debridement and interposition graft, if necessary
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Delayed diagnosis Salter IV medial malleolus fracture in 6 yr multi-trauma patient
• Initial radiographs 15 days out from injury
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• ORIF 16 days after injury
• Anterior approach
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Note Harris growth line parallels physis and increased distance between markers – normal
growth
• Nine months post-operative
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Salter-Harris Type V fxs
• Crush injury to physis
• No associated displacement
• Diagnosis made with follow-up xrays revealing premature physeal closure
• Treatment directed primarily at sequelae of growth arrest
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High energy injuries to distal tibia
• Uncommon
• Severe injury to distal tibial articular surface – poor prognosis
• Restore articular surface, if possible
• Length and alignment – bridging external fixation can be helpful
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High energy distal tibia fracture/subluxation
11 year old female in MVC
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CT scan demonstrates significantly comminuted articular surface and
anterior subluxation of talus
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Intraop views – bridging external fixation and ORIF with pin fixation
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One Year Follow Up
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12 Year Old – High Velocity GSW – loss of tibial epiphysis/anterior soft tissues/tendons
- bridging external fixator- latissimus free flap
-ankle fusion
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“Transitional” Fractures• Fractures occurring during
asymmetric closure of distal tibial physis
– Triplane fx • Fracture appears to be in
multiple planes
• May be 2, 3 or 4 part fractures
– Tillaux fx• Fracture of the anterolateral
epiphysis
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“Transitional” Fractures
• Triplane fx– Tend to be seen in younger
pts than those with Tillaux fx
– More displacement/swelling
– Appear as Salter III on AP view and Salter II on lateral view
– Treatment decisions usually based on articular displacement
– CT scan often helpful
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Triplane Fractures
• Combination of Salter II and III fractures: usually near end of growth (Complex type IV fracture)
• Anterior epiphseal fracture with large posteriomedial metaphyseal fragment…fibula may also be fractured
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Triplane FracturesResults
• Overall results are good following adequate reduction– Von Laer (1985)
– Clement and Warlock (1987) - Good early results
– Erlt (1988) - Decline in results over time
-von Laer L. Classification, diagnosis, and treatment of transitional fractures of the distal part of the tibia. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 1985;67(5):687-98.-Clement D, Worlock P. Triplane fracture of the distal tibia. A variant in cases with an open growth plate. J Bone Joint Surg Br. 1987;69(3):412-5.-Ertl J, Barrack R, Alexander A, VanBuecken K. Triplane fracture of the distal tibial epiphysis. Long-term follow-up. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 1988;70(7):967-76.
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Triplane Fractures
• Non-displaced– Cast (NWB) 3-4 wks, then SLWC x 3-4 wks– Monitor in cast to assure no displacement– FU x-rays every 6-12 months for 2 to 3 yrs to
assess for growth arrest
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Triplane Fractures
• Displaced Triplane Fractures (>2 mm)– Anatomic reduction required– If closed reduction successful
• Cast: consider a long leg cast with 30 of knee flexion and foot internally rotated, if unstable
– If closed reduction unsuccessful => ORIF• Reduction/internal fixation done in step-wise fashion
with small fragment or 4.0 cannulated screws
– Postop - SLC x 3-4 wks, then SLWC x 3 wks
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Adequate Imaging Helps
• CT gives 3D visualization of fracture patterns
• Essential for planning
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Triplane Fracture
• Surgical Correction
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“Transitional” Fractures• Juvenile Tillaux fractures
– Patients tend to be older than those with triplane fx
– Fibula prevents marked displacement: may be subtle
– Local tenderness at anteriolateral joint line
– Mortise view essential– May need CT scan– Although literature based
on small series, excellent results with anatomic reduction noted
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Tillaux Fractures Treatment
• Non-displaced– Cast (NWB) x 3 wks, then SLWC x 3-4 wks– CT scan after cast placement may be needed to assure
no displacement– Radiographs in cast to assure no re-displacement in
cast– Follow-up x-rays obtained every 6-12 months for 2 to
3 yrs to assess for growth arrest
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• Displaced (>2mm) Tillaux fxs– Anatomic reduction required– If closed reduction achieved
• Long leg cast with knee flexed 30 degrees and foot internally rotated if unstable
– If closed reduction unsuccessful• Attempt closed reduction under anesthesia
• If still unsuccessful, may use k-wires to joystick Tillaux fragment (percutaneously or open)
• Fixation with small fragment or 4.0 cannulated screws
– Postop - SLC x 3-4 wks, then SLWC x 3 wks
Tillaux Fractures Treatment
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Tillaux Fracture Example
• Child with ankle pain:– Fracture
difficult to see
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Tillaux Fracture Example
• CT shows a Salter III (“Tillaux”) fracture of the distal tibia– Tillaux fractures occur
near the end of growth as medial portion of distal tibial physis closes before the lateral side closes
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Tillaux Fracture Example• Post-operative and healed x-rays after hardware
removal: no residual deformity
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“Other” Distal Tibial Fractures
• Injury to accessory ossification centers
• Treatment SLWC 3-4 weeks– Ogden (1990)
• Good results 26/27 patients with injuries involving the medial side
• 5/11 pts with injuries involving the lateral side had persistent symptoms requiring excision
Ogden JA, Lee J. Accessory ossification patterns and injuries of the malleoli. J Pediatr Orthop. 1990;10(3):306-16.
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Distal Fibula Fractures
• Typically Salter-Harris I or II fractures– When isolated, usually minimally displaced
• Can treat with a SLWC for 3-4 wks
– Significant displacement occurs more often with Salter III and IV distal tibial fractures
• Usually reduces with tibial reduction
– If fracture is unstable• Can usually fix with smooth intramedullary or oblique k-
wires
• Sometimes plate fixation, especially if comminuted.
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Salter I Distal Fibulatypical “goose egg” swelling over distal fibula
with tenderness over distal fibular physis
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Pediatric Ankle Sprains
• Should be diagnosis of exclusion
• Tenderness should be over the ligaments
• If tenderness is over the physis, may be a Salter I ankle fractures or non-displaced calcaneus fracture
• Treatment as with any sprain: rest, ice, elevation, and splint until comfortable.
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Ankle FracturesPrognosis
• Depends on mechanism of injury– Higher energy, worse prognosis– Greater comminution, worse prognosis
• Depends on age of the patient– Less chance for re-modeling if older
• Often poor outcome with– Medial distal tibial physeal injuries– Residual articular step off
• Presence of an associated fibular fracture– has no prognostic significance
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Ankle FracturesComplications
• Growth arrest– Can occur with any
fracture pattern
– Most often with Salter III and IV fractures
– Usually seen 6 to 18 months after injury (but as late as 2 yrs after injury)
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Ankle FracturesComplications
• Growth arrest– Occur in fractures treated operatively and non-op– Radiographic Harris growth lines
• Allow for earlier intervention
• Look for in x-rays 6-12 weeks
– LLD tolerated well – Angular deformity less well tolerated
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Growth Arrest
• Treatment: – Observation if near end of
growth– Monitor and epiphysiodesis
or bar resection depending on deformity
– Osteotomy if persistent deformity after growth has ceased.
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Physeal Injury Simulating Bone Tumor
• Arrow points to growth arrest line
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Other Complications of Ankle Fractures
• Arthritis• Malunion• Delayed/nonunion• AVN distal tibial
epiphysis (rare)
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10 year old – 3 months after distal Tibia fracture
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CT shows anterior central bar
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Ankle FracturesSummary
• Heterogenous group of fractures
• Age dependent
• Important to have high index of suspicion to avoid missing diagnosis
• Correlate physical exam and x-ray findings
• Follow until skeletal maturity
• May develop late sequelae
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Pediatric Foot Fractures
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Epidemiology
• Often missed
• 5-8% of all pediatric fractures
• Reductions of fractures important– Less remodeling potential– Reach 50% of mature length of foot bones by
18 mo. (compared to femur/tibia - do not reach until 3 yrs)
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Pediatric Foot Fractures
• Types of foot injuries1
– Metatarsal fractures 90%– Phalangeal fractures 18%– Navicular fractures 5%– Talar fractures 3%– Calcaneal fractures 3%– Cuboid fractures 2%
• 1Data from Cleveland Fracture Service, A.Crawford (Skeletal Trauma)
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Pediatric Foot Anatomy• Hindfoot: talus, calcaneus• Midfoot: navicular, cuboid,
3 cuneiforms• Forefoot:
– 5 metatarsals (distal epiphyses except for 1st MT - proximal epiphysis)
• Distal 1st Metatarsal pseuodoepiphysis may occur
– 14 phalanges (proximal epiphyses)
• Variable number of sesamoids/accessory ossicles
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Foot Accessory Ossicles
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Radiographs
• AP, lateral, oblique XR of foot
• AP, lateral, oblique XR of ankle as well
• Co-existent unrecognized fractures of distal tibia/fibula occur in up to 8% patients with foot fractures
• Comparison views of opposite foot may be helpful
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Talus Fractures
• Less than 1% of all pediatric fractures:– 56 % = Avulsion fractures– 20% = Osteochondral lesions– 19% = Talar neck fractures– 6% = Talar body fractures
Jensen et al. Prognosis of fracture of the talus in children: 21 (7-34)-year follow-up of 14 cases. Acta Orthop Scand 1994;65:398-400.
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Talus Avulsion fractures
• Usually require only symptomatic treatment
• Splint, cast or brace for comfort
• Usually healed in 2-3 weeks
Kay R, Tang C. Pediatric foot fractures: evaluation and treatment. J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2001;9(5):308-19.
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Lateral or Medial Process Talus Fractures
• Lateral/medial process fractures – Rarely displace– Symptomatic treatment only– Non-unions rare
• Usually asymptomatic, if they occur
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Talar Dome Fracture
• Example: 14 year old girl. • Treatment: similar to an adult.
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Talar Dome Fracture
• Fixation
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Talar Neck & Body Fractures
• Rare injuries
• Neck fractures most common with apex plantar angulation
• Monitor for 1 year for possible AVN (rare)
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Pediatric Talus Neck Fractures
• Hawkins’ Classification (same as in adults)– Type I = nondisplaced– Type II = displaced talar neck involving
subtalar joint– Type III = displaced talar neck fractures
involving both ankle and subtalar joints– Type IV = displaced talar neck fractures
involving ankle, subtalar and talo-navicular joints
Hawkins LG: Fractures of the neck of the talus. J Bone Joint Surg 52A:991–1002, 1970.Canale ST, Kelly FB: Fractures of the neck of the talus, long term evaluation of seventy one cases. J Bone Joint Surg 60A:143–156, 1978.
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Talar Neck Fractures
• If nondisplaced– Treatment is non-weightbearing in a above-knee cast for
6-8 weeks.
• If displaced– Treatment may include ORIF– Angulation < 5 degrees acceptable– > 5 degrees angulation requires reduction under general
anesthesia– Displaced (>2mm) fractures at the articular surface
require ORIF
Kay R, Tang C. Pediatric foot fractures: evaluation and treatment. J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2001;9(5):308-19.
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Hawkins 2 Talar Neck Fracture with Distal Fibula Avulsion
• Example: Talar neck fracture• Distal fibula avulsion with ankle instability.
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Talar Neck Fracture with Distal Fibula Avulsion
• ORIF of both fractures – To restore
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Displaced talar neck fracture with medial and lateral malleolar fractures
• Initial x-rays • Postop x-rays - Anatomic reduction required (same as in
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Talar Neck Fracture(with bi-malleolar fractures)
• Complication:– Avascular Necrosis– Less common than in
adults but can still occur – Long term follow-up
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Peritalar Dislocations in Children
• Extremely rare injury (case reports only)• Represent dislocation of subtalar and talonavicular
joints• Four types based on direction of foot
– Medial most common
– Also lateral, anterior, posterior
• Adults – usually have an associated displaced talar neck fracture– But in children, isolated dislocations more common
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Peritalar Dislocations in Children
• Often associated foot fracture• Attempt closed reduction
– Open reductions associated with ultimate decreased ROM
• Associated intra-articular fracture of talonavicular joint adversely affects outcome
• No reported cases of associated AVN
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Osteochondral Talus Fractures
• Osteochondral fractures– Inversion/plantar flexion injury
• Posteromedial lesion (more common)
– Eversion/dorsiflexion injury• Anterolateral lesion
• Often require MRI for diagnosis
• Non-displaced lesion => NWB in cast
• Displaced lesion => excision/currettage
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Osteochondral Lesions(Osteochondritis dissecans)
• Classification– Type I lesions are nondisplaced. – Type II lesions are partially detached. – Type III lesions are detached but not displaced. – Type IV lesions are detached and displaced or
rotated.
Berndt AL, Harty M: Transcondylar fractures (osteochondritis dissecans) of the talus. J Bone Joint Surg 41A:988–1020, 1959.
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Osteochondral LesionsTreatment
• Splint/non-weightbearing for 1-2 months– The initial treatment for all but type IV for 1 to
2 months. No contact sports for another 2-3 months
• If no symptomatic and/or radiographic improvement by 3 to 4 months, – Drilling, debridement, or arthroscopic fixation
may be indicated.
Higuera, et al. Osteochondritis dissecans of the talus during childhood and adolescence. J Pediatr Orthop 1998;18:328-332.
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Ankle sprain that didn’t heal-Anterolateral Talar
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Calcaneal Fractures
• Rare – 2% of all pediatric foot fractures• Result of significant falls• 5% associated with lumbar spine injuries • Often missed diagnosis
– Difficult to diagnosis if non-displaced
• Extra-articular fractures are more frequent– Approximately 65% of calc fxs in children
• Bone scan can confirm diagnosis
Kay R, Tang C. Pediatric foot fractures: evaluation and treatment. J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2001;9(5):308-19.
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Treatment Calcaneal Fractures
• Treat soft tissues first with elevation• Non-displaced injuries– NWB with Jones’ dressing then cast when soft tissue
swelling subsides
– Weightbearing in 3-6 weeks
• Displaced injuries – ORIF when soft tissues amenable
• Acceptable displacement not well-defined
• Adolescents - same indications as adultsBrunet JA: Calcaneal fractures in children. Long-term results of treatment. J Bone Joint Surg 82B:211–216, 2000.Inokuchi S, Usami N, Hiraishi E, Hashimoto T: Calcaneal fractures in children. J Pediatr Orthop 18:469–474, 1998.
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Other Tarsal Fractures
• Fractures of the navicular, cuboid and cuneiforms– 2-7% of pediatric foot fractures– Usually avulsion injuries
• Immobilize 2-3weeks
– If high energy trauma, may have associated LisFranc and other fractures
• Watch closely for compartment syndrome
• May need ORIF
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Lisfranc Injuries(Tarsal-metatarsal fractures/dislocations)
• Direct/indirect mechanisms of injury
• Represent significant force – Fracture of base of 2nd MT - implies more severe
injury– Associated cuboid fx - implies dislocation
• Treatment - requires anatomic reduction– Treat soft tissues first with elevation– Closed reduction/pinning vs. ORIF– Beware of compartment syndrome
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Lisfranc Injuries
• Same treatment classification and options as in adults.
• Residual pain reported in up to 22% of pediatric patients.
Johnson GF. Pediatric Lisfranc injury: “Bunk bed” fracture. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 1981;137:1041-1044.Wiley JJ: Tarso-metatarsal joint injuries in children. J Pediatr Orthop. 1981;1:255-260.
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Metatarsal Fractures
• Most common pediatric foot fracture (60%)– 5th metatarsal base is most frequent
• Usually caused by direct trauma– Except base of 5th more often avulsion
• Metatarsal shaft fractures most common– Lateral displacement – acceptable (if Lisfranc joint
intact)– Significant dorsal/plantar angulation not acceptable,
requires closed reduction/pinningOwen RJT, Hickey FG, Finlay DB: A study of metatarsal fractures in children. Injury 1995;26:537-538.
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Metatarsal Fractures
• 1st metatarsal fractures– Can see buckle fracture just distal to proximal
physis (treatment – SLWC x 3 wks)– Do not confuse pseudoepiphysis at distal end
with fracture
Owen RJT, Hickey FG, Finlay DB: A study of metatarsal fractures in children. Injury 1995;26:537-538.
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Metatarsal Fractures
• 5th metatarsal fractures– Proximal metaphyseal transverse fractures most
common – Treatment SLWC x 6 wks– Distinguish from “Jones” fractures
• Occur in proximal diaphysis• Occur in older children (15 - 20 y.o.)
– Do not confuse os vesalianum (os peronei) with fracture (oblique orientation proximally)
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Metatarsal Fractures
• Metatarsal base fractures– Require significant force– Consider early fasciotomy if significant
swelling/venous congestion in toes • No reported compartment pressures to guide
• Use clinical judgment
Owen RJT, Hickey FG, Finlay DB: A study of metatarsal fractures in children. Injury 1995;26:537-538.
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Metatarsal Fractures and Growth Deformity
• Physeal fractures of the base of the first metatarsal may cause abnormal growth with shortening of the first ray.
• Overgrowth may also occur after metatarsal fractures. – Overgrowth is more common than growth
inhibition
Owen RJT, Hickey FG, Finlay DB: A study of metatarsal fractures in children. Injury 1995;26:537-538.
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Growth Plate Injuries• Treatment of Physeal
Injuries– Non-displaced
• SLWC x 4-6 wks
– Displaced• Finger-trap traction until
swelling subsides then percutaneous pinning
• Open reduction if unable to obtain adequate alignment
Owen RJT, Hickey FG, Finlay DB: A study of metatarsal fractures in children. Injury 1995;26:537-538.
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Pediatric Phalangeal Fractures
• 18% of children’s foot fractures– 2/3 involve proximal phalanges– 1/3 middle phalanges– Rarely distal phalanges
• Treatment– Traction, closed reduction, buddy taping, hard sole
shoe
• Open injures require I&D/IV antibiotic– Osteomyelitis can occur
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Pediatric Phalangeal Fractures
• Great toe distal phalangeal fractures– Beware of crush injuries– May represent open fractures– If suspect open injury, treat with I&D and
antibiotics to avoid complication of osteomyelitis
Owen RJT, Hickey FG, Finlay DB: A study of metatarsal fractures in children. Injury 1995;26:537-538.
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Lawnmower Injuries• Common cause of
pediatric open fractures• 70% are bystanders• Occur with all types of
mowers but majority are riding mowers.
• Distribution of injuries– Head/eye 24%– Upper extremity 36%– Lower extremity 39%
Alonso JE, Sanchez FL. Lawn mower injuries in children: A preventable impairment. J Pediatr Orthop. 1995;15:83-89.
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Lawnmower Injuries
• Highly contaminated injuries– Initial irrigation &
debridment/antibiotic coverage
– Repeat debridements until wound is clean
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Lawn Mower Injuries• May require internal or
external fixation of fractures
• Attempt coverage by 7-14 days, if possible
• >50% require skin grafting or flap coverage
Dormans JP, Azzoni M, Davidson RS, Drummond DS. Major lower extremity lawn mower injuries in children. J Pediatr Orthop. 1995;15:78-82.
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Lawn Mower Injuries
• High complication rate – Infection
– Growth arrest
– Amputation rates• 16-78%
• > 50% unsatisfactory results
Dormans JP, Azzoni M, Davidson RS, Drummond DS. Major lower extremity lawn mower injuries in children. J Pediatr Orthop. 1995;15:78-82.
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Lawnmower InjuriesLong-term follow-up
• Late deformity may occur– Muscle imbalances
from loss of soft tissue attachments
– Due to growth arrest and asymmetric growth.
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Needs Long Term Follow-up
• Varus Deformity of the first ray– This deformity likely to
progress due to muscle imbalances and medial over-growth (intact 1st MT,PP,DP and 2nd MT physes) without lateral growth (loss of 3rd, 4th, and 5th MT physes)
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Lawn Mower Injuries
• Difficult area to obtain adequate durable soft tissue coverage
• May require revisions of flaps or skin grafts– Insensate– Potential for graft breakdown– May need special
shoes/orthotics/fillers– Orthotics & fillers may need
yearly replacement.
Dormans JP, Azzoni M, Davidson RS, Drummond DS. Major lower extremity lawn mower injuries in children. J Pediatr Orthop. 1995;15:78-82.
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Lawnmower Injuries
• Education/ Prevention key
• Children – < 14 years old shouldn’t operate a lawnmower– And no riders other than mower operator– Small children should not be present in yard
while mower is being operated
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Bibliography• Review Articles• Kay R, Tang C. Pediatric foot fractures: evaluation and treatment. J Am Acad Orthop Surg.
2001;9(5):308-19.• Ribbans WJ, Natarajan R, Alavala S. Pediatric foot fractures. Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2005
Mar;(432):107-15.
• Original Articles• Alonso JE, Sanchez FL. Lawn mower injuries in children: A preventable impairment. J
Pediatr Orthop. 1995;15:83-89.• Barmada A, Gaynor T, Mubarak SJ. Premature physeal closure following distal tibia physeal
fractures: a new radiographic predictor. J Pediatr Orthop. 2003;23(6):733-9.• Berndt AL, Harty M: Transcondylar fractures (osteochondritis dissecans) of the talus. J Bone
Joint Surg. 41A:988–1020, 1959.• Brunet JA: Calcaneal fractures in children. Long-term results of treatment. J Bone Joint Surg.
82B:211–216, 2000.
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Bibliography• Canale ST, Kelly FB: Fractures of the neck of the talus, long term evaluation of seventy one
cases. J Bone Joint Surg. 60A:143–156, 1978.
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• Caterini R, Farsetti P, Ippolito E. Long-term followup of physeal injury to the ankle. Foot Ankle. 1991;11(6):372-83.
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• Dormans JP, Azzoni M, Davidson RS, Drummond DS. Major lower extremity lawn mower injuries in children. J Pediatr Orthop. 1995;15:78-82.
• Ertl J, Barrack R, Alexander A, VanBuecken K. Triplane fracture of the distal tibial epiphysis. Long-term follow-up. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 1988;70(7):967-76.
• Hawkins LG: Fractures of the neck of the talus. J Bone Joint Surg. 52A:991–1002, 1970.
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Bibliography• Higuera J, Laguna R, Peral M, Aranda E, Soleto J: Osteochondritis dissecans of the talus during
childhood and adolescence. J Pediatr Orthop. 1998;18:328-332.• Inokuchi S, Usami N, Hiraishi E, Hashimoto T: Calcaneal fractures in children. J Pediatr
Orthop. 18:469–474, 1998.• Jensen et al. Prognosis of fracture of the talus in children: 21 (7-34)-year follow-up of 14 cases.
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