title: An alternative instrument for making entry point for elastic intramedullary nail.
abstract: Femoral shaft fractures are common in children and are increasingly being treated with elastic intramedullary nail. We outline an instrument we have used successfully to make an entry point for placement of elastic nail.
authors: Department of Orthopedics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India.
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authors: Sharma
authors: Department of Orthopedics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India.
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authors: Meena
authors: ESI Hospital, Okhla, New Delhi, India.
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authors: Gangary
authors: Department of Orthopedics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India.
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authors: Chowdhury
keywords: Elastic nailing; Fracture shaft femur; Technique