Treatment of long bones diaphyseal fractures treated with closed enders nailing age between 7 to 14 years in rural population

Abstract

Introduction: Since last two decades there has been growing trends towards a more operative treatment in patient over 7 years of age for long bone fractures (Tibia, Femur, Humerus) Method: Twenty patients (13 boys and 7 girls) aged between 7 to 14 of fractures of Tibia, Femur and Humerus treated with enders nail All patient underwent surgery in 7-8 days of injury Result: All patients followed average 2-4 weeks radiological union in 8-10 weeks and full weight bearing possible after 2-3 weeks Results:Excellent 75% Good 20% Poor 5% Conclusion: Enders nailing is effective form of treatment in long bone fractures (Diaphyseal) Tibia, Femur and Humerus in age between 7-14 years in Rural population.