Elastic stable intramedullary nailing (ESIN) has became a well-accepted method of
osteosynthesis of diaphyseal fractures in children and adolescents for many reasons …

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

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 …

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

Background: Management of femoral diaphyseal fractures in the age group of 6-16 years is
controversial. There has been a resurgence worldwide for operative fixation. Materials and …

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

Background: The optimal management of femoral fractures in adolescents is controversial.
This study was performed to compare the results and complications of four methods of …

Background: The treatment of femoral shaft fractures in older children and adolescents using
rigid intramedullary (IM) nail fixation offers the advantages of decreased soft tissue stripping …

This article discusses the incidence, applied anatomy and classification of paediatric femoral
fractures based on critical appraisal of the available evidence. The aim is to identify …

Seventy-three children (48 boys and 25 girls; mean age, 5.7 years) with unilateral femoral or
tibial shaft fractures were treated using elastic intramedullary nails at the authors' institution …