Outcomes of Elastic Stable Intramedullary Nailing for Surgical Treatment of Pediatric Tibial Shaft Fractures.

Andrew J LandauAfolayan K OladejiJason L CummingsRachel GoldsteinAdrian LinPooya Hosseinzadeh

Published in: Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Global research & reviews (2023)

Elastic stable intramedullary nail remains a safe and effective treatment of open and closed pediatric diaphyseal tibial fractures. A small yet notable risk of residual angular deformity, delayed union, and nonunion remains, although rates may be better than previously reported.

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