Bones in children are softer and periosteum is thicker. so most of fractures in children are incomplete fractures, they are Greenstick fractures or torus fractures.

Greenstick Fractures
These involve bend on one side and fracture on another side of bone. It resembles bending of newly grown branch of a tree.
Torus Fractures
They are fracture in metaphyseal area of bone. usually develops due to longitudibal force e.g. Fall on outstretched hand.
Common Fractures in Children

Distal Radius Fracture: It is most common fracture in children.
Supracondylar Humerus fracture: It usually develops due to fall on outstretched hand

Total Hip Replacement is well established treatment method to relieve pain from affected hip. It also significantly improves quality of life and mobility of patient.

In this procedure affected portions of joint i.e. Femoral head and acetabulum are replaced with artificial components to form new joint.

Average age at which THR is done in India is 52 yrs (ranging from 17 – 83 yrs). Though more common at older age, this procedure may be needed in younger age patient.

Avascular necrosis of femoral head is commonest indication (49%) for which total hip replacements are done in India. Other indications are osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis, Ankylosing spondylitis etc