Why the study?
Does closed retrograde Ender nailing improve outcomes compared to conventional traction in older children with diaphyseal femur fractures?
Population
28 children (aged 8 to 13 years) with diaphyseal femur fractures treated at Childrens Hospital of Alabama.
Comparison
Closed retrograde Ender nailing vs Conventional 90-90 balanced skeletal traction…
Design
Cohort
Authors
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May support earlier discharge after retrograde nailing in pediatric femur fractures; leaves open need for randomized confirmation.
Does closed retrograde Ender nailing improve outcomes compared to conventional traction in older children with diaphyseal femur fractures?
Closed retrograde Ender nailing is an effective alternative to conventional traction for diaphyseal femur fractures in older children, offering earlier discharge.
KISSEL et al. (1989) studied this question.
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