An observational cohort study of the adoption of elastic stable intramedullary nailing for the treatment of pediatric femur fractures in Kumasi, Ghana.

摘要

The initial experience of operative treatment of femoral shaft fractures in children using ESIN was positive, with improved rates of treatment success and no surgical complications. Because of the high cost of implants, direct costs of treatment remained higher with ESIN despite reductions in length of hospital stay.