Outcome of Elastic Stable Intramedullary Nail in Length Unstable Diaphyseal Femur Fractures in Children: A Case Series

Authors

  • Prawesh S Bhandari Department of Orthopedics, Maharajgunj Medical Campus, Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital, Institute of Medicine, Maharajgunj, Kathmandu, Nepal
  • Suresh Uprety Department of Orthopedics, Maharajgunj Medical Campus, Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital, Institute of Medicine, Maharajgunj, Kathmandu, Nepal

Keywords:

Elastic stable nailing, length unstable, pediatric femur fracture

Abstract

Introduction
Elastic stable intramedullary nailing (ESIN) has been a common method of treatment of diaphyseal femur fracture in children. Though they are used in length stable fracture with favourable results, their use is debated in case of length unstable variants. The objective of the study was to evaluate outcome of these nails in length unstable diaphyseal femur fracture in children.

Methods
We retrospectively reviewed seven fractures in seven children treated with ESIN for functional outcome.

Results
Total of seven patients with seven unstable femur fractures were studied. There was male predominance with 71.4%. The fracture united at a mean duration of 12 wks. The overall Flynn scoring showed 71.4 % excellent and 28.6 % satisfactory result.

Conclusion
Elastic stable intramedullary nailing can be safely used in length unstable variant of femur fracture in children.

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Published

2020-08-31

How to Cite

Bhandari, P. S., & Uprety, S. (2020). Outcome of Elastic Stable Intramedullary Nail in Length Unstable Diaphyseal Femur Fractures in Children: A Case Series. Journal of Institute of Medicine Nepal, 42(2), 26–28. Retrieved from https://nepjol.info./index.php/JIOM/article/view/37531

Issue

Vol. 42 No. 2 (2020)

Section

Original Articles