5-Minute Summary: Efficacy of Intra-Operative Hematoma Blocks Before Spica Casting of Pediatric Femoral Shaft Fractures: A Pilot Study

Femoral shaft fractures are a common cause of pediatric orthopedic hospitalization. In children aged 6 months to 5 years, treatment typically involves fracture reduction and hip spica casting. The use of hematoma blocks for perioperative pain management has shown efficacy in other settings but has not been evaluated in pediatric femoral shaft fractures treated with spica casting.