Neuropathic injuries to the lower extremities in children. Academic Article uri icon

Overview

abstract

  • Neuropathic injuries of the lower extremities in children due to meningomyelocele, congenital indifference to pain, and peripheral nerve damage were studied in 10 patients. The injuries fell into four categories: (a) fractures of the metaphysis and diaphysis of long bones, (b) epiphyseal separation, (c) Charcot joints, and (d) soft-tissue ulceration. These injuries are often unrecognized; untreated, they can lead to severe disability. For patients with impaired sensation, radiographs should be obtained at any sign of localized soft-tissue swelling, warmth, or hyperemia, especially near a joint. Following diagnosis, immobilization of the limb will lead to prompt healing of fractures and epiphyseal separation.

publication date

  • September 1, 1978

Research

keywords

  • Leg Injuries
  • Nervous System Diseases

Identity

Scopus Document Identifier

  • 0017845856

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.1148/128.3.713

PubMed ID

  • 79189

Additional Document Info

volume

  • 128

issue

  • 3