Evaluation of radiological and functional results of long bone diaphyseal fractures in children aged 5-15 years who underwent titanium elastic nail

Objective: In this study, we aimed to evaluate the radiological and functional results of titanium elastic nail (TEN), which was used as a surgical method in pediatric long bone diaphyseal fractures between 5-15 years age, by comparing it with clinical features patient fracture.Methods: 44 patients (11 girls, 33 boys) aged (mean 9.86 ±2.84) were included. The patient, family satisfaction, evaluation fracture according Flynn Criteria, time union, stay hospital, school absence examined.Results: TEN applied mostly femur (n;18), tibia (n;14), forearm (n;12) diaphysis fractures, respectively. Most seen result high energy closed middle diaphysis, transverse pattern most. surgeries performed method. satisfaction at level. most excellent, but no poor observed. Bone union higher ten older undergoing open surgery, less shape (p<0.05). not attend highest type, surgery Ulna 13.1 ± 1.8 weeks, than hospital 3.50 0.79 / 4.29 1.54 3.33 0.49 days femur/tibia/forearm respectively, (p<0.05).Conclusions: is an effective safe for children years, low complication rates positive effects on health system.