Orthopedic & Muscular System: Current Research
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Byanjankar Subin

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  Titanium Elastic Intramedullary Nailing in Paediatric Tibial Shaft Fractures
  Author(s): Byanjankar S, Shrestha R, Sharma JR, Chhetri S, Dwivedi R and Joshi RRByanjankar S, Shrestha R, Sharma JR, Chhetri S, Dwivedi R and Joshi RR
  
  Introduction: Most of the pediatric tibial shaft fractures are treated non-operatively with close reduction and casting. Surgical indications include unstable fractures, open fracture, polytrauma patients, compartment syndrome or severe soft tissue injury. The purpose of this study was to assess the outcome of tibial shaft fracture fixation with titanium elastic intramedullary nails.Patients and methods: The average age of the patient was 11.3 years (range 6 to 15 years) and mean follow up was 14 months (range 6 to 26 months). Patient’s charts and radiographs were reviewed retrospectively. The outcomes were classified as excellent, satisfactory or poor according to Flynn’s criteria for flexible nail fixation.Results: All patients achieved union at a mean of 10.3 weeks (8 to 14 weeks). Full weight bearing was ac.. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2161-0533.1000255

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