Although hardware removal is commonly done, it should not be considered a routine
procedure. The decision to remove hardware has significant economic implications …

Femoral shaft fractures are the most common major pediatric injuries managed by the
orthopaedic surgeon. Management is influenced by associated injuries or multiple trauma …

The purpose of this study was to analyze complications seen in children with femur fractures
stabilized with titanium elastic nails, comparing their use in stable and unstable fracture …

Background: In vitro mechanical studies have demonstrated equal or superior fixation of
pediatric femoral fractures with use of titanium elastic nails as compared with stainless steel …

Over the past few years there has been a marked increase in the use of intramedullary
fixation in the management of fractures of long bones in children. To some extent this reflects …

Flexible intramedullary nails are now routinely used for stabilization of pediatric femur
fractures. Few data are available regarding patients' postoperative range of motion, weight …

Purpose The purpose of our study was to investigate the safety and efficacy of elastic stable
intramedullary nailing for unstable pediatric tibial shaft fractures using titanium elastic nails …

A retrospective review of 60 diaphyseal tibia fractures (31closed and 29 open fractures)
treated with flexible intramedullary fixation was conducted. All charts and radiographs were …

Background Elastic intramedullary nails are commonly the preferred treatment option for
operative stabilization of pediatric diaphyseal femur fractures. Increased complication rates …

Conventional treatments of pediatric femoral shaft fractures may result in an unacceptable
rate of complications, especially in complex fractures. These fractures include high-energy …