Wound Management in Pediatric Lower Limb Injuries

Conclusions

Despite the development of novel effective techniques and procedures, challenging cases of reconstruction of the lower leg are still frequent and debates regarding the most optimal treatment are ongoing. In conclusion, a surgical strategy based on the prompt application of a dermal regenerative template in severe traumatic injuries of the lower limb may represent as valuable a therapeutic opportunity in the pediatric population as in adult patients. Remarkably, this approach may achieve outstanding functional and aesthetic results, reasonably decreasing the rate of complications such as blood loss and infection of the wound, which may affect healing. In addition, it could support a less-invasive wound management protocol which promotes a shorter hospitalization and more optimal quality of life of the young patient during the healing process.