The following is a summary of the recommendations in the AAOS’ clinical practice
guideline, The Treatment of Pediatric Diaphyseal Femur Fractures (PDFF). This
summary does not contain rationales that explain how and why these recommendations
were developed nor does it contain the evidence supporting these recommendations. All
readers of this summary are strongly urged to consult the full guideline and evidence
report for this information. We are confident that those who read the full guideline and
evidence report will also see that the recommendations were developed using systematic
evidence-based processes designed to combat bias, enhance transparency, and promote
reproducibility. This summary of recommendations is not intended to stand alone