Flexible Intramedullary Nailing of Femoral Shaft Fractures in Children Weighing ≥40 kg: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Conclusions: Heavier children have worse radiographic outcomes and higher complication rates with the use of FIN for femoral shaft fractures. Additional research is needed to determine the effect of FIN material on clinical outcomes in heavier children, and the relationship between weight and other known risk factors for poor outcome in FIN, such as length stability. Level of Evidence: Level III—systematic review of level-III studies.
Source: Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics - Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Trauma Lower Extremity Source Type: research