The document discusses the management of femoral shaft fractures in children. Femoral shaft fractures represent less than 2% of fractures in children and are difficult to manage clinically, socially, and economically. They occur most commonly in boys and are usually caused by falls or sporting/vehicle collisions. Emergency management involves exclusion of other injuries, immobilization, and imaging. Treatment depends on the child's age and weight, and may involve non-operative methods like casting or traction for younger children, or operative methods like intramedullary nailing for older children.