Basic techniques of pediatric fracture management

$K-wires crossing a transverse metaphyseal fracture$

Long arm cast in a pediatric patient

Long leg cast in a pediatric patient

lag screws

Insertion of a cortical lag screw

$Stabilization of an oblique diaphyseal fracture with a lag screw and neutralization plate$

$Compression plating of an oblique shaft fracture$

Insertion of second compression screw

Screw insertion in compression mode

Screw insertion in neutral mode

Locking head screw inserted in a plate

Modular external fixation

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