Results of management of tibia shaft fractures in children with titanium elastic nailing

Pediatric femoral shaft fractures treated with titanium elastic nailing.

The objective of this study was to prospectively compare intraoperative fluoroscopy time and clinical and radiological results in pediatric femoral shaft fractures treated with titanium elastic nailing (TEN) using a small-incision, blind-hand reduction vs closed reduction. From February 2008 to December 2009, sixty-eight children were enrolled in the study. Patients were divided into 2 groups: ...

Elastic stable intramedullary nailing of femoral shaft fractures in children.

We report the use of elastic stable intramedullary nailing (ESIN) in 123 fractures of the femoral shaft in children. Flexible rods are introduced through the distal metaphyseal area, and the aim is to develop bridging callus. Early weight-bearing is possible and is recommended. There was one case of bone infection and no delayed union. Complications were minimal, the most common being minor ski...

A retrospective study of titanium elastic stable intramedullary nailing in displaced mid-shaft clavicle fractures☆

OBJECTIVE The aim of this study is to analyze the functional outcome following titanium elastic stable intra-medullary nailing (ESIN) for displaced mid-shaft clavicular fractures (DMCF). METHODS A retrospective study of 60 patients between March 2009 and March 2015 was conducted. Patients were selected based on the inclusion criteria. Six patients were lost during follow up. Out of the remain...

Management of open fractures of shaft of tibia in adults using interlocking intramedullary nailing

Limb length discrepancy following titanium elastic nailing in paediatric femoral shaft fractures.

The authors performed a prospective study to evaluate limb length discrepancy in children following titanium elastic nailing for femoral shaft fractures. Thirty-seven children (28 boys and 9 girls) were included in the study. The average time to radiological union in our study was 7.8 weeks (range: 5 to 14). Results after 3 years were evaluated for 29 children. Limb lengthening was noted in the...