Functional outcomes of femoral diaphyseal fractures using titanium elastic nail: A retrospective study
Department of Orthopedic Al Jadeed Hospital, Sudan.
Research Article
World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2024, 22(01), 1431–1435
Article DOI: 10.30574/wjarr.2024.22.1.1090
Publication history:
Received on 27 February 2024; revised on 20 April 2024; accepted on 23 April 2024
Abstract:
Background: Femoral Diaphyseal is common fracture in pediatrics. The Titanium Elastic Nail is designed to stabilized the long bone fracture in children where the implant flexibility is paramount and medullary canal is narrow. This study evaluates the functional outcome and complications of using elastic nail.
Materials and Methods: This was a single centric, retrospective and clinical investigation study. The study was consisting of thirty-eight children (29 boys, 9 girls) aged group of 9-15 years who underwent femoral diaphyseal fracture treatment in Gautemala between March 2018 to June 2019 were recruited. The patient outcome was analyzed by physical examination, radiographs, VAS and ASA score by one year follow up.
Results: The result showed better outcomes in all the patients with decline in the VAS score. All patients were available for the follow up of one year. The bone union was achieved in mean time of 7.1 weeks. The study reveal that no mechanical failure related to nail, bend or corrosion was seen in the patients. Finally, all the patient’s bone healed with time without any adverse effect and severe complications.
Conclusion: The elastic nailing fixation is an efficient method for treating long bone fracture in children’s.
Keywords:
Elastic nailing; Titanium Alloy; Femoral diaphyseal fractures; Children; Femur; Complications
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