[Traumatic separation of the epiphysis of the lower end of the femur].

The authors have treated 28 cases of traumatic separation of epiphysis of the lower end of the femur. They have noted the particular severity of the initial trauma. The results were less satisfactory when the child was younger and when the plate was crashed. However, 4 cases of fractures in breech delivery had rather good results. The authors think that a good reduction is essential, either close reduction fixed by Kirchner's wires or open reduction when the former is impossible.