Evaluation of pediatric femoral shaft fractures managed with intra-medullary titanium elastic nails [TENS]: A prospective study

Abstract

Paediatric femoral shaft fractures are most commonly encountered fractures in orthopaedic practice which can be treated by various modalities of managment each of which have their own advantages and disadvantages. With the advent of Titanium Elastic Nailing Sytem we are able to overcome most of the complications associated with other treatment modalities. The aim of our study is to analyse the clinical, functional and radiological outcomes of paediatric femoral shaft fractures by Titanium Elastic Nailing System. 30 children with paediatric femoral shaft fractures were managed with Titanium Elastic Nailing system and were on periodic follow-up untill complete fracture union. FLYNN Scoring system was used to asses the outcome. As per scoring system 13 patients had excellent results, 14 patients had good results and 3 patients had fair results. Based on our study we found Titanium Elastic Nailing System an ideal modality of management in paediatric femoral shaft fractures.