title: Elastic Stable Intramedullary Nailing for Fractures in Children - Principles, Indications, Surgical Technique.
abstract: Elastic stable intramedullary nailing (ESIN) is a minimally invasive technique. According to this technique, two elastic nails are introduced through the metaphysis into the medullary canal, advanced through the fracture site and impacted into the opposite metaphysis. These nails are preformed in a C-shaped manner, which allows for their precise orientation and the creation of an elastic system that resists deformation.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatric Surgery and Orthopedics, Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.
authors.forename: Dana Elena
authors.initials: DE
authors.lastname: Vasilescu
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatric Surgery and Orthopedics, Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.
authors.forename: Dan
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Cosma
keywords: children; fracture; intramedullary elastic nailing; minimally invasive technique