Titanium Elastic Nailing Versus Hip Spica Cast in Treatment of Femoral Fractures in Children

Study of Surgical Method Versus Casting for Treatment of Femoral Fracture in Children

The purpose of this study is to determine which method is better for treatment of femoral fracture in children in outcomes.

There is no consensus on treatment of closed femoral shaft fractures in children 6-12years old. We aimed to compare hip spica cast with titanium elastic nailing (TEN) in the treatment of femoral shaft fractures in children.

Inclusion Criteria:

• patients 6-12 years old with femoral shaft fracture without exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

• Segmental, Winquist type III and IV comminuted fractures, previously diagnosed neuromuscular disease (e.g., cerebral palsy), metabolic bone disorders (e.g. osteomalacia), or pathological fractures.