A Study of Pediatric Long Bone Fracture Treatment using Elastic Titanium Nails
Journal Title: International Journal of Contemporary Medical Research - Year 2017, Vol 4, Issue 7
Abstract
Introduction: various treatment methods are available to treat long bone fractures in children. Method of open reduction involves using intramedullary devices, plates, screws and external fixators. The aim of the present study is to retrospectively analyze the complication associated with the use of elastic titanium screw. Material and methods: Retrospective study was performed in the institute, State during the period of 1 year. All of the patients underwent reduction under GA. The position of the nail was verified by image intensifier television. Anterioposterior and lateral radiographs were used to assess any angular deviations. Scanometry or panoramic radiographs were used to assess shortening or over-growth. All the data was arranged in tabulated for and analyzed using SPSS software. The results were expressed as percentage of total. Result: The male:female was 1.55:1. The mean age of male subjects was 7.25+/-2.12 years and the mean age of females was 8.21+/-1.26 years. . Right side was involved in 78.5% of subjects (n=22) and left side was affected in 21.4% (n=6). Majority of subjects met with an accident (39.2%). There were 32.1% subjects who sustained fracture because of fall and rest of the subjects had fracture due to collision (28.5%). Shortening of the limb was most common complication, which accounted for 17.9% of cases. Conclusion: Titanium intramedullary nails provide a safe and a viable alternative for the fixation of paediatric long bone fractures. They have fewer complication rates.
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Venkat Lakavath, K. Ramkumar Reddy, Jaisingh Rathod
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