The incidence and risk factors for femoral head necrosis after femoral neck fracture in pediatric patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The incidence of avascular necrosis (AVN) after pediatric femoral neck fracture (PFNF) in the literature varies widely, and the risk factors associated with AVN after PFNF are controversial. Therefore, this study aimed to accurately investigate the incidence of AVN after PFNF and systematically evaluate and meta-classify their risk factors.

Methods

A comprehensive search was performed of PubMed, Web of Science, and Embase. The pooled rate and 95% confidence interval (CI) were used to assess the incidence of AVN after PFNF, and pooled odds ratio (OR) were calculated to measure the effect sizes. In addition, we performed subgroup, stratified, and publication bias analyses.

Results

A total of 30 articles were included in our meta-analysis, with 303 AVN cases a

SUBMITTER: Xin P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9830722 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature