Primary osteosynthesis in pediatrics: possibilities and perspectives
Akinfiev, A.V.; Petrov, A.G.
Vestnik Khirurgii Imeni I. I. Grekova 163(2): 84-86
2004
ISSN/ISBN: 0042-4625 PMID: 15199778 Document Number: 572744
An analysis of results of conservative strategy of treatment of unstable diaphysial fractures of long tubular bones in schoolage children allowed to expand the indications to performance of osteosynthesis as a primary method of treatment (133 children). Extracortical osteosynthesis with planes by such criteria as efficiency, safety, profitability and quality of patient's life is thought to be preferable.