Open AccessFlexible Intramedullary Nailing of Pediatric Femoral Fractures
Author(s) -
Joshua Murphy,
Ryan Koehler,
Megan E. Johnson,
Pooya Hosseinzadeh
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
jbjs essential surgical techniques
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.686
H-Index - 7
ISSN - 2160-2204
DOI - 10.2106/jbjs.st.19.00064
Subject(s) - intramedullary rod , medicine , femur , surgery , fixation (population genetics) , deformity , medullary cavity , anatomy , population , environmental health
Flexible intramedullary nailing is performed for femoral fractures in pediatric patients who may be too large for spica cast immobilization but who have substantial growth remaining and who are not a candidate for rigid intramedullary nailing. Flexible nailing allows the surgeon to obtain correct alignment of the femur fracture so as to allow for healing without a lower extremity deformity.