Poor prognostic factors of femoral shaft fractures in children treated by elastic intramedullary nailing

Introduction: Femoral shaft fractures in pediatric patients are treated by elastic intramedullary nailing using titanium or stainless-steel nails. The elastic stable intramedullary nailing behaves as an internal splint, promoting early mobilization. This type of treatment involves a minimally invasi...

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Main Authors: Ulici Alexandru, Odagiu Elena, Haram Oana, Ionescu Adelina, Sterian Gabriel Alin, Carp Madalina, Tevanov Iulia
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: EDP Sciences 2020-01-01
Series:SICOT-J
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Online Access:https://www.sicot-j.org/articles/sicotj/full_html/2020/01/sicotj190045/sicotj190045.html