Comparative Study Using Intramedullary K-wire Fixation Over Titanium Elastic Nail in Paediatric Shaft Femur Fractures

Kumar, Sanjiv; Anand, T. Joseph Sahaya; Singh, Sudhir

doi:10.7860/jcdr/2014/9687.5119

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“…33 The comparison of age ranges in various series in literature is given in the Table 5. 1,17,18,34,35 Most of the complications in our group were of a minor nature and did not leave any permanent disability. The one major complication that we faced was managed by plating.…”

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Elastic nailing of the femoral fractures in the 6-10 year age: a study from Kashmir

Rashid

Ali²,

Dhar

et al. 2018

Int J Res Orthop

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Background: Fractures of the femur are amongst the most common paediatric orthopaedic injuries. The aim of this study was to assess the efficacy of the stainless steel elastic nail in the management of these fractures in the 6-10 year age group.Methods: Fifty patients in the age group of 6-10 years with displaced diaphyseal femoral fractures were stabilized with these nails. Patients were followed up clinically and radiologically for a minimum period of 1 year.Results: There were 64% excellent and 34% satisfactory results. 2% patients had poor result.Conclusions: These nails are a relatively easy to use, minimally invasive, physeal-protective implant system with high rate of satisfactory and excellent outcomes in children aged 6-10 years.

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Elastic nailing of the femoral fractures in the 6-10 year age: a study from Kashmir

Rashid

Ali²,

Dhar

et al. 2018

Int J Res Orthop

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“…Each K-wire provides three points of fixation: one at the entry point, a second at the apex of the curve of the K-wire and a third at the tip, which is embedded in the cancellous bone of the proximal metaphysis. Stability is provided not only by the intramedullary K-wires, but also by the bone itself and surrounding soft tissues 8, 34, 35, 36. The bone provides axial stability and each wire provides three point fixations.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…The bent tips provide rotational stability. Increasing the number of K-wires enhances the stability of fixation 8, 34, 35, 36. Kiely et al tested the mechanical properties of different combinations of flexible nails in a model of a paediatric femoral fracture.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Cosmetic damage is minimal as compared to other open techniques like plating. In contrast with the plaster immobilization, it affords advantages of easy nursing care, early mobilization and avoidance of psychological problems due to prolonged immobilization 8, 34, 35, 36. As the children are mobilized early on axillary crutches, they can return to school and play activities earlier.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…This is an easy to learn technique, with a small learning curve. It may be adapted to treat other diaphyseal fractures in children 8, 34, 35, 36…”

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Fracture union in percutaneous Kirschner wire fixation in paediatric tibial shaft fractures

Sahu

Ranjan

2016

Chinese Journal of Traumatology

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PurposeTo evaluate the efficacy of intramedullary Kirschner wires for the treatment of unstable tibial shaft fractures in children.MethodsThis prospective study was conducted at the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery in Maharishi Markandeshwar Medical College from June 2005 to June 2010. Sixty-six children having closed fracture of the tibial shaft with a mean age of 7.7 years (range, 2–14 years) were recruited from emergency and outpatient department. They were treated with percutaneous intramedullary Kirschner wires. The clinical results of our study were rated on the basis of the criteria of union, nonunion, delayed union or malunion. All children were followed for one year.ResultsChildren achieved union in a mean time of 8 weeks (range, 6–10 weeks). Postoperatively, three children (4.55%) had delayed union, one (1.52%) valgus deformity of lower leg, three (4.55%) postoperative knee pain and twelve (18.18%) skin irritation at pin site. Wires were removed after 8–22 weeks without any complications. No patient was lost to follow-up. The results were excellent in 95.45% and good in 4.55% children.ConclusionThis technique is cost-effective, simple, quick to perform, safe and reliable and avoids prolonged hospitalization with good results.

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Traitement chirurgical à foyer ouvert des fractures diaphysaires du fémur de l’enfant par embrochage centro-médullaire élastique et stable au CHU de Yopougon

Yaokreh

Odéhouri-Koudou

Koffi

et al. 2015

Revue de Chirurgie Orthopédique et Traumatologique

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Comparative Study Using Intramedullary K-wire Fixation Over Titanium Elastic Nail in Paediatric Shaft Femur Fractures

Cited by 6 publications

References 17 publications

Elastic nailing of the femoral fractures in the 6-10 year age: a study from Kashmir

Elastic nailing of the femoral fractures in the 6-10 year age: a study from Kashmir

Fracture union in percutaneous Kirschner wire fixation in paediatric tibial shaft fractures

Traitement chirurgical à foyer ouvert des fractures diaphysaires du fémur de l’enfant par embrochage centro-médullaire élastique et stable au CHU de Yopougon

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