![]() Post-operative immobilization is based on fracture type, patient age, and treatment. Proximal femoral plate or compression hip screw.Closed reduction or open reduction via anterolateral approach.Consider for displaced fractures in children greater than age 3 years.May be considered for children up to age 6 years.Closed reduction, pin fixation, and spica cast immobilization.Cross-sectional imaging may be necessary to confirm that reduction is adequate and maintained within the cast.Nondisplaced or minimally displaced fractures up to age 3-4 years.If the fixation stops short of the physis, spica cast immobilization should be considered.Crossing the physis may be necessary to achieve adequate fixation.Closed reduction or open reduction is performed to achieve adequate alignment.Considered only for nondisplaced or minimally displaced fractures up to age 4 years. ![]() ![]() Type 2 Fractures (Transcervical) and Type 3 Fractures (Cervicotrochanteric)
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