Elastic Stable Intramedullary Nailing and Temporary External Fixation for the Treatment of Unstable Femoral Shaft Fractures in Children Aged 5-11 Years Old: A Retrospective Study of 28 Cases

Elastic Stable Intramedullary Nailing and Temporary External Fixation for the Treatment of Unstable Femoral Shaft Fractures in Children Aged 5-11 Years Old: A Retrospective Study of 28 Cases

PurposeUnstable femoral shaft fractures (UFSFs) in children aged 5–11 years remain challenging due to their intrinsic instability. The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical and radiographic outcomes of UFSF in children aged 5 to 11 years managed by the combined use of ESIN and temporary EF....

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Main Authors: Yunan Lu, Federico Canavese, Ran Lin, Jinchen Chen, Yibin Chen, Yuling Huang, Shunyou Chen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2022-06-01
Series:Frontiers in Pediatrics
Subjects:
elastic stable intramedullary nailing
external fixator
pediatric femoral shaft fracture
diaphysis
unstable
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fped.2022.914834/full

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