Short term functional outcomes of titanium elastic nailing for fractures of shaft of tibia in children and adolescents
Journal Title: Scholars Academic Journal of Biosciences - Year 2016, Vol 4, Issue 8
Abstract
Paediatric tibial diaphyseal fractures constitute 15% of paediatric long bone injuries. The periosteal support to fracture is better in children less than 8 years of age. Titanium elastic nailing (TENS) offers a reliable surgical alternative to treat these types of fractures. The nailing procedure has advantage of minimal blood loss and postoperative morbidity. It ensures early weight bearing and consistently good functional outcomes. The present study was a prospective study done at Sree Balaji Medical College and Hospital, Chromepet, Chennai between March 2013 to March 2016. The study had 32 children in age group of 5 to 16 years, both boys and girls with tibial diaphyseal fractures treated with titanium elastic nailing. All fractures went on for sound union at average time of 11 weeks, allowing full weight bearing in 10.8 weeks. The outcomes were assessed with Flynn’s outcome criteria. We had 100% satisfactory to excellent results, with 87.5% excellent and 12.5% satisfactory results. Keywords: Paediatric, Diaphyseal tibial fractures, TENS nailing, Flynn’s Criteria, prospective study.
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Dr. Venkatachalam K, Dr. Pugazhendhi G, Dr. Madhukar
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