Why the study?
Does operative stabilization with flexible intramedullary nails effectively treat pediatric diaphyseal femur fractures?
Population
77 children with 78 diaphyseal femur fractures and open femoral growth plates, ranging in age from 2 years 9…
Design
Cohort
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May support flexible nailing for pediatric femur fractures with high union; leaves open need for RCTs on leg-length outcomes.
Does operative stabilization with flexible intramedullary nails effectively treat pediatric diaphyseal femur fractures?
Flexible intramedullary nails provide effective stabilization for pediatric diaphyseal femur fractures, achieving union in all cases with no major complications.
Heinrich et al. (1994) studied this question.