Characteristics of pediatric fractures Pediatric fractures are not adults in miniature. Pediatric fractures have characteristics that are not seen in adult fractures and are even very different from adults in some aspects. (1) Epiphyseal plate The epiphyseal plate is composed of cartilage cells and is weaker than ligaments, so there are more epiphyseal separations and fewer ligament injuries in pediatric patients, while ligament injuries and dislocations are common in adults. The epiphyseal plate is also called the growth plate, and damage to the epiphysis may cause growth disturbance or disorder and deformity. (2) Epiphyseal hypertrophy Strong bone growth capacity, often appearing as bamboo-like bone with intact periosteum in young children, clinical symptoms are not obvious easy to miss the diagnosis. (3) The epiphysis has great plasticity (4) Strong orthopedic ability in growth and development, the angular deformity caused by fracture, shortening deformity is corrected in months and years, the younger the age, the stronger the correction ability. (5) Fracture healing is fast and bone non-union rarely occurs (6) Joint stiffness is rare How to detect fracture in time and emergency treatment (1) History of trauma (2) Pain (3) Swelling (4) Deformity (5) Restricted movement (6) Passive abnormal activity at non-joint If you suspect fracture, you can use cardboard, wooden strips, magazines or even your own torso as a temporary fixation support. The fracture can be diagnosed and treated by a specialist in pediatric orthopedics. Some fractures require triangular towel fixation, manual repositioning, plaster fixation, hospital traction or surgery. The principles of fracture management, surgical indications, surgical methods, and internal fixation in children are fundamentally different from those in adults. It is important to pay attention to protection during sports in general.