Der Unfallchirurg
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Some 13% of fractures in children are in the foot. Of these fractures, 50% involve the metatarsals and the phalanges. These are treated conservatively and do not cause therapeutic problems in general. ⋯ The precise scientific assessment of foot fractures in children is confronted with the problem that so far too few cases have been evaluated. Rare problematic fractures (i.e. talus, calcaneus) require scientific work-up to establish a "gold standard" for operative and conservative treatment. This can only be accomplished in a multicenter study.