Titanium elastic nailing with temporary external fixator versus bridge plating in comminuted pediatric femoral shaft fractures: A comparative study

Conclusion: Two groups were similar in radiological and functional outcomes. Inserting elastic nails and external fixator was a more exacting surgery, while removal was more difficult in BP group. Both techniques had acceptable success and complication rates.

Source: Indian Journal of Orthopaedics - September 4, 2018 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Sukalyan Dey Kartikey Mishra Taral Vishanji Nagda Jaideep Dhamele Chasanal Rathod Dipa Dey Source Type: research