Fractures of the femoral diaphysis. A retrospective study of the results and costs of treatment by intramedullary nailing and by traction and a spica cast.
D000328:Adult; D002370:Casts, Surgical / Q000191:economics; D003365:Costs and Cost Analysis; D005264:Femoral Fractures / Q000145:classification / Q000601:surgery* / Q000628:therapy*; D005594:Fracture Fixation, Intramedullary / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000191:economics; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D007902:Length of Stay; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D013997:Time Factors; D014143:Traction / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000191:economics; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014945:Wound Healing