Do demographic and perioperative parameters really affect the final outcomes of pediatric femur shaft fractures managed by elastic nails? A prospective study

Conclusions Intramedullary TENS is an excellent modality to treat femoral shaft fractures in patients of school going age. However, factors like weight of the patient >40 kg, immobilization beyond 6 weeks, minor and major complications in the perioperative period could pose risks for poor to satisfactory outcomes and should be anticipated and explained accordingly.
Source: Journal of Orthopaedics - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research