Highlights
- •Despite the abundance of literature on the dangers of ATVs to children, there is still a large number of ATV related open fractures at our institution.
- •ATV related open fractures were associated with significantly higher rates of severe fracture types, Gustilo-Anderson II and III.
- •Malunion, revision, and reoperation were more common in open fractures secondary to ATV accidents.
- •The rate of infection in ATV and non-ATV related open fractures did not differ significantly.
Abstract
Background
ATV (All-Terrain Vehicle) related open fractures are often high energy and may be
highly contaminated. We asked whether they were more complicated than other open fractures
in pediatric patients.
Methods
A retrospective chart review was performed comparing ATV associated open fractures
to open fractures sustained in non-ATV related accidents. 97 pediatric open fractures
from 2015 to 2021 were identified based on ICD-10 codes. Of these fractures, 62 were
non-ATV related and 35 were ATV related. Charts were reviewed to collect basic demographics,
fracture pattern, Gustilo-Anderson classification, procedures performed, operative
findings, and complications.
Results
Our cohort was predominantly male (71% in the ATV group and 76% in the non-ATV group).
White race was more common in both the ATV (28 (80%)) and non-ATV (50(78%)) groups.
The distribution of AO/OTA fractures was significantly different (p = 0.046), with humerus fractures being more common in the ATV group (8 (22%)) vs.
non-ATV group (6 (9.3%)). The ATV group had a higher proportion of more severe type
II and III open fractures with 77.1% (n = 27), versus 56% (n = 35) in the non-ATV group (p = 0.020).. Revision and reoperation were more likely in the ATV group (16 (23%))
vs. the non-ATV group (12 (15%)), as was malunion (ATV group 3 (4.3%) Vs. non-ATV
0 (0%)).
Conclusion
Open fractures resulting from ATV injuries tend to be more complex and have higher
rates of revision and malunion. This information supports the large body of evidence
on the dangers of ATVs to children and can help guide expectations of both clinicians
and family members of patients presenting with these injuries.
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Published online: August 08, 2022
Accepted:
August 6,
2022
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