Surgical management of fracture shaft femur in children and adolescents with titanium elastic nailing system

Author(s): Dr. Bagul Rahul R, Dr. Sangam Shivaprasad Basavaraj, Dr. Parbhane Pramod N, Dr. Deo Sanjay S, Dr. Patole Vivek and Dr. Solunke Swaroop S

Abstract: Introduction: Treatment of paediatric femoral shaft fractures with titanium elastic nails have gained widespread popularity because of its clinical effectiveness and low risk of complications.
Material and Methods: 30 cases of paediatric femoral shaft fractures of age group 5-16 years were treated with titanium elastic nailing at dr d y patil medical college, pimpri,pune. The outcome was assessed with Flynn’s scoring criteria.
Results: Average time of union was 12.1 weeks (8-12 years).Final outcome according to Flynn’s criteria was excellent in 27(90%) and satisfactory in 3(10%) cases.
Conclusion: Titanium elastic nails when treated in paediatric femoral shaft fractures gives elastic stability, are biocompatible, promote rapid union and early mobilization, thus less hospital stay.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.22271/ortho.2017.v3.i4e.45