Complication profile and risk patterns following elective implant removal in pediatric fractures: a 10-year retrospective analysis
Implant removal in pediatric patients is generally safe; however, the risk of early refracture, especially in the forearm, highlights the need for short-term activity restrictions and splint immobilization post-removal. Surgeons should clearly communicate the risks and timing of IR with families during the decision-making process.
Authors
- Murat Çalbıyık (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5654-9500)
- Taner Alıç (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3848-8577)
- Deniz İPEK (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7425-4834)
- Abdulrahim Dündar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2617-2073)
- Seniye Burcu Torumtay Alıç
- Soner Gürel
Institutions
- Hitit Üniversitesi (TR)
- Hitit Üniversitesi Çorum Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi (TR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
- Published
- 2025-09-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-025-06264-3
- Primary Topic
- Bone fractures and treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00