Vol. 5, Issue 1 (2019)
Treatment of long bones diaphyseal fractures treated with closed enders nailing age between 7 to 14 years in rural population
Author(s):
Dr. KN Ghorpade, Dr. Khyati Gupta, Dr. Ranjan Kumar Gupta, Dr. Sanket Kandarkar, Dr. Nawaz Sharif and Dr. Arvind Kadwad
Abstract:
Introduction: Since last two decades there has been growing trends towards a more operative treatment in patient over 7 years of age for long bone fractures (Tibia, Femur, Humerus)
Method: Twenty patients (13 boys and 7 girls) aged between 7 to 14 of fractures of Tibia, Femur and Humerus treated with enders nail All patient underwent surgery in 7-8 days of injury
Result: All patients followed average 2-4 weeks radiological union in 8-10 weeks and full weight bearing possible after 2-3 weeks
Results: Excellent 75%
Good 20%
Poor 5%
Conclusion: Enders nailing is effective form of treatment in long bone fractures (Diaphyseal) Tibia, Femur and Humerus in age between 7-14 years in Rural population.
Pages: 57-58 | 1561 Views 209 Downloads
How to cite this article:
Dr. KN Ghorpade, Dr. Khyati Gupta, Dr. Ranjan Kumar Gupta, Dr. Sanket Kandarkar, Dr. Nawaz Sharif and Dr. Arvind Kadwad. Treatment of long bones diaphyseal fractures treated with closed enders nailing age between 7 to 14 years in rural population. Int. J. Orthop. Sci. 2019;5(1):57-58. DOI: 10.22271/ortho.2019.v5.i1b.12
