Elastic Stable Titanium Flexible Intramedullary Nails Versus Plates in Treating Low Grade Comminuted Femur Shaft Fractures in Children

Abstract

Elastic stable intramedullary nails provide equivalent outcomes but decreased operative time and blood loss during surgery, and lower hospitalization cost in treating low-grade comminuted femur shaft fracture compared with plating techniques. The results of this study support the use of ESIN over plates in low-grade comminuted femur shaft fractures despite the fact that both options are indicated.