- Pavlik harness has become common treatment for infants younger than about 6 months of age
- Hip spica cast is the most common treatment for preschool-age children (up through about 6 years).
- Angulation up to about 15° in the coronal plane and 20° to 25°in the sagittal plane is acceptable.
- 6-10 years: Nonrigid nails: mainstay of treatment
- Submuscular plates are ideal for length-unstable or very proximal or distal fractures in children aged 6 to 12 years
- Late valgus angulation is a unique complication
