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Review
. 2005 Feb:36 Suppl 1:A20-4.
doi: 10.1016/j.injury.2004.12.009.

The principles of elastic stable intramedullary nailing in children

James B Hunter  1
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Review

The principles of elastic stable intramedullary nailing in children

James B Hunter. Injury. 2005 Feb.

Abstract

Elastic nailing is the foremost method of surgically stabilizing children's long bone fractures. This article traces the history of the method, summarizes the scientific basis, both biological and biomechanical, and assesses the broad indications.

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