A Study of Enders Nailing in Paediatric Long Bone Fractures
Abstract: AIMS AND OBJECTIVES A study of enders nailing in paediatric long bone fractures in terms of fracture union, complications, postoperative mobilisation. MATERIALS AND METHODS This study includes 33 patients of which 24 males and 9 females with fractures of either femur or tibia shaft operated with enders nailing from November 2006 to august 2014. All fractures were operated within the first 2 days, and Non weight bearing for 6 weeks and Early mobilisation done in all cases. Patient discharged from 2nd to 6th POD. Nail removal done from 4 months to 1 year RESULTS Results were evaluated using Flynn et al. criteria Excellent results were achieved in 24 patients satisfactory results in 9 and poor results in none All fractures united within 3 months. Limb length discrepancy
Keywords: enders nail, paediatic, long bone fractures, prospective study, nailing of paediatic fractures, femur and tibial fractures
How to Cite?: Dr. S. Arun Prabhakar, "A Study of Enders Nailing in Paediatric Long Bone Fractures", Volume 5 Issue 7, July 2016, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1727-1727, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=ART2016608, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/ART2016608