Elastic Nail Fixation Versus Plate Fixation Of Paediatric Femoral Fractures In School Age Patients – A Retrospective Observational Study

ConclusionsIn the authors opinion, plate fixation is a safe, effective alternative to elastic nail fixation with equivocal outcomes as determined by the Flynn Criteria. Plate fixation may offer advantages in shorter length of stay, reduced postoperative pain and earlier weightbearing. Further large scale, prospective research is required to determine whether these are borne out in practice.
Source: Journal of Orthopaedics - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research