Elastic nailing of the femoral fractures in the 6-10 year age: a study from Kashmir

Authors

  • Mubashir Rashid Sher-i- Kashmir Institute Medical Sciences Medical College, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India
  • Murtaza Fazal Ali MMABM Hospital Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir, India
  • Shabir Ahmed Dhar Sher-i- Kashmir Institute Medical Sciences Medical College, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India
  • Mohammed Ramzan Mir Modern hospital Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India
  • Tahir Ahmed Dar Sher-i- Kashmir Institute Medical Sciences Medical College, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India
  • Altaf Ahmed Kawoosa Bone and Joint Hospital, Barzulla, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India
  • Naseer Ahmed Mir Sher-i- Kashmir Institute Medical Sciences Medical College, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India
  • Saheel Maajid Sher-i- Kashmir Institute Medical Sciences Medical College, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/issn.2455-4510.IntJResOrthop20184206

Keywords:

Paediatric, Fracture, Femur, Elastic nailing

Abstract

Background: Fractures of the femur are amongst the most common paediatric orthopaedic injuries. The aim of this study was to assess the efficacy of the stainless steel elastic nail in the management of these fractures in the 6-10 year age group.

Methods: Fifty patients in the age group of 6-10 years with displaced diaphyseal femoral fractures were stabilized with these nails. Patients were followed up clinically and radiologically for a minimum period of 1 year.

Results: There were 64% excellent and 34% satisfactory results. 2% patients had poor result.

Conclusions: These nails are a relatively easy to use, minimally invasive, physeal-protective implant system with high rate of satisfactory and excellent outcomes in children aged 6-10 years.

Author Biography

Mubashir Rashid, Sher-i- Kashmir Institute Medical Sciences Medical College, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India

consultant orthopaedics

mmabm hospital 

anantnag

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Published

2018-10-24

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 6 (2018): November-December 2018

Section

Original Research Articles