| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2708822 | Revista Brasileira de Ortopedia (English Edition) | 2009 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
ABSTRACTThe authors present a comprehensive review of the literature emphasizing the use of flexible intramedullary nails in the treatment of fractures in children, focusing the treatment of femoral shaft and forearm fractures and emphasizing the importance of the non-surgical approach. Children's age and weight threshold are not well defined for the use of the method. The removal of implants is a controversial matter in the literature, with a trend towards keeping the implants.
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Authors
Helio Jorge Alvachian Fernandes, Eduardo Abdalla Saad, Fernando Baldy dos Reis,