Treatment of Fractures of the Shaft of the Femur in Children by Ender`s Nails: A Prospective Study in Kashmiri Children

Maajid Shabeer Peerzada, Nayyar Andildar Malik

Abstract: We did a prospective study of 20 cases on treatment of fracture shaft of femur in children by Ender's nail. The average duration of hospital stay was 9 days. Femoral shaft fractures in children can be operatively treated with excellent results and a decreased complication rate. Operation results in shorter hospitalization which has psychological, social, educational, and economic advantages over conservative treatment.

Keywords: edners nail, fracture, femur, shaft

How to Cite?: Maajid Shabeer Peerzada, Nayyar Andildar Malik, "Treatment of Fractures of the Shaft of the Femur in Children by Ender`s Nails: A Prospective Study in Kashmiri Children", Volume 4 Issue 12, December 2015, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1697-1699, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=NOV152308, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/NOV152308