Functional results of treating closed displaced femoral shaft fractures using elastic nails in children (6-12 years old).

Authors

  • ali youssef Tishreen University

Abstract

Objective of the study: To study the functional results of surgical treatment of femoral shaft fractures in children, which achieves healing quickly and with fewer complications.

Materials and methods:

The study included 25 children who visited Tishreen University Hospital between the years 2021-2022 and who underwent surgical treatment using flexible intramedullary nails. The patients were followed up clinically and radiologically after surgery during specific periods until complete healing.

Results:

The study was conducted on 25 patients. Most of them were males, 18 (72%), and the number of females was 7 (28%). Most of the injuries in children were caused by falls, 20 (80%), and the rest of the injuries were the result of a traffic accident, 5 (20%). The patients were followed up Clinically and radiologically after surgery, the study reached significant functional and radiological results regarding healing of fractures.

Conclusion:

The study concluded that it is of great importance to use intramedullary rods in the treatment of hip fractures because of the positive results it achieves and reduces complications.

Published

2024-04-08

How to Cite

1.
يوسف ع. Functional results of treating closed displaced femoral shaft fractures using elastic nails in children (6-12 years old). Tuj-hlth [Internet]. 2024Apr.8 [cited 2024May2];46(1):27-31. Available from: https://journal.tishreen.edu.sy/index.php/hlthscnc/article/view/16911

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