September 10, 2025ChildrenOpen Access

The “Bergamo Approach” for Pediatric and Adolescent Polytrauma—A One-Center Experience

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Single-institution analysis reveals major trauma patterns in pediatric polytrauma patients, highlighting intensive care needs and orthopedic roles.

Pediatric polytrauma remains a leading cause of death in children, with 50% of pediatric deaths resulting from it.
Among 298 diaphyseal femur fractures, 15% were classified as pediatric polytrauma needing damage control.
In-hospital mortality rate was observed to be 7% for pediatric trauma patients, with significant ICU admissions.
Assessment was standardized using the Pediatric Trauma Score, emphasizing the orthopedic surgeon's role in initial evaluation.

Guindani et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Single-institution analysis reveals major trauma patterns in pediatric polytrauma patients, highlighting intensive care needs and orthopedic roles.