The femur (thighbone) is the largest and strongest bone in the body. It can break when a child experiences a sudden forceful impact. The most common cause of femur fractures in infants under 1 year old is child abuse. Child abuse is also a leading cause of thighbone fracture in children between the ages of 1 and 4 years, but the incidence is much less in this age group.
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Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopedic problems in children are unique. We specialize in these unique issues, combining compassionate care with conservative treatment, standard surgical procedures, and cutti…