1. Distal fractures were associated with longer operative times (2.5 vs 2.1 hours).
2. Hospital stays were longer in distal fractures (8.7 vs 6.5 days).
3. Time to full weight-bearing was delayed in distal fractures (11.4 vs 7.2 weeks).
4. Reoperation rates were higher in distal fractures (41% vs 20%).
5. Distal fractures more often required open reduction, external fixation, and soft tissue coverage.

Source: Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics