Vol. 2, Issue 2 (2016)
Tens (titanium elastic nails) in fractures shaft of the femur in children
Author(s):
Dr. Mohammed Ibrahim, Dr. Meganath Pawar and Dr. Kausar Nazneen
Abstract:
TENS nailing, was done in 10 patients of femoral fractures with either transverse or short oblique fracture or spiral with some comminution. Only condylocephalic approach was used. Average per-operative blood loss was about 50 ml and average operative time was only 45 minutes. There was no case of nail breakage, infection, delayed malunion or non-union. Range of knee movement achieved in most of the cases was more than 120 degree. The method is simple, quick and atraumatic.
Pages: 74-76 | 2421 Views 447 Downloads
How to cite this article:
Dr. Mohammed Ibrahim, Dr. Meganath Pawar and Dr. Kausar Nazneen. Tens (titanium elastic nails) in fractures shaft of the femur in children. Int. J. Orthop. Sci. 2016;2(2):74-76.