Reff R B
Clin Orthop Relat Res. 1984 Sep(188):21-33.
Between 1977 and 1982, 17 pediatric patients ranging in age from six to 14 years were treated for injuries that required the application of a total of 20 external fixation devices. The indications for the use of external fixation devices in children include: open fractures with soft-tissue injury, unstable fractures (diaphyseal, epiphyseal, and intra-articular), "polytrauma" patients, and unstable pelvic fractures. All fractures and soft-tissue injuries healed. The usual reported complications of external fixation devices, such as pin tract infections, delayed union, and refracture, were not encountered.
1977年至1982年间，17名年龄在6岁至14岁之间的儿科患者因受伤接受治疗，共使用了20套外固定装置。儿童使用外固定装置的适应症包括：伴有软组织损伤的开放性骨折、不稳定骨折（骨干、骨骺和关节内骨折）、“多发伤”患者以及不稳定骨盆骨折。所有骨折和软组织损伤均愈合。未出现外固定装置常见的并发症，如针道感染、延迟愈合和再骨折。
