title: Elastic stable intramedullary pinning of long bone shaft fractures in children.
abstract: Stable intramedullary pinning is an excellent method for treating shaft fractures in children when there is an indication for operative management. It is a new biomechanical concept which aims at developing the bridging external callus. This closed pinning uses flexible rods which are introduced into a metaphysial area. Technique, results and indications are described particularly in regard to shaft fractures of the femur and the forearm. This closed surgical procedure can always be performed; complication rates are slight (no sepsis, no delayed union). Early mobilisation is possible, and use of a cast is unnecessary.
mesh_terms: D002146:Bony Callus; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D005264:Femoral Fractures / Q000628:therapy*; D005594:Fracture Fixation, Intramedullary / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011885:Radius Fractures / Q000628:therapy*; D013978:Tibial Fractures / Q000628:therapy*; D014458:Ulna Fractures / Q000628:therapy*