Flexible intramedullary nails versus plaster cast for treating femoral shaft fractures in children : comparative study

Abstract EN

Femoral fractures are common in children between (4) and (12) years of age, and (75 %) of the lesions affect the femoral shaft.

Treatment of femoral shaft fractures can be achieved either by traction followed by a plaster cast as conservative treatment or by surgical treatment.

The objective of this study is to compare the results of treatment for femoral shaft fractures in children between ages of 4-12 years using intramedullary nails (titanium elastic nails, TEN) versus traction and plaster cast.

Surgical treatment by TEN provides better clinical results in comparison with conservative treatment by traction and plaster cast.