Author/Editor		Pandurovič, Dean; Čretnik, Andrej
Title		Intramedularna učvrstitev zlomov pri otrocih
Translated title		Intramedullary stabilization of the fractures in children
Type		članek
Source		In: Čretnik A, Košir R, editors. Intramedularna učvrstitev zlomov. Zbornik predavanj Podiplomska šola kirurških tehnik; 2001; Maribor. 2. izd. Maribor: Splošna bolnišnica Maribor,
Publication year		2001
Volume		str. 65-72
Language		slo
Abstract		Until recently long bone fractures in children have been treated only conservatively. Development of new surgical procedures has brought changes in this field, too. The French authors Prevot, Lascombes, Metaizeau et al have introduced treatment of femoral fractures using elastic stable intramedullary fixation. Following very good results after treatment of femoral fractures using special precurved titanium nails the procedure is now used for treatment of other long bone fracures, such as fractures of the tibia, ulna, radius and recently also for some fractures in the elbow region. Although elastic stable intramedullary fixation is safe, cheap, quick and easy method to perform, we shouldn't forget that the primary method for fracture treatment in children is still conservative.
Descriptors		FRACTURE FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY FEMORAL FRACTURES RADIUS FRACTURES HUMERAL FRACTURES CHILD