Femur Fractures

The fifth episode of the Fracture Season of PEM Currents, the Pediatric Emergency Medicine podcast focuses on fractures of the tibia and fibula, including the ankle. This episode also features a review of the neurovascular assessment of the lower extremity. I am now proud to offer CME through Cincinnati Children’s. To claim CME & ABP MOC Part 2, visit Cincinnati Children’s Online Courses and search ‘PEM Currents’. Follow me on Twitter @PEMTweets Check out my facebook page Check out PEMBlog for more great educational content, including seven years worth of Fracture Fridays posts References Bauer JM et al. Toddler’s Fractures: Time to Weight-bear With Regard to Immobilization Type and Radiographic Monitoring. J Pediatr Orthop. 2017.  Boutis K et al. Sensitivity of a clinical examination to predict need for radiography in children with ankle injuries: a prospective study. Lancet. 2001;358(9299):2118. Sapru K et al. Management of the Toddler’s fracture with and without initial radiological evidence. Eur J Emerg Med. 2014;21(6):451. Schuh AM wt al. Management of Toddler’s Fractures in the Pediatric Emergency Department. Pediatr Emerg Care. 2016;32(7):452.