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DOI: 10.58490/ctjump.2026i100.4667
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Vo, Q. V., Nguyen, L. H., Nguyen, V. H., & Tran, M. D. (2026). OUTCOMES OF PEDIATRIC TIBIAL SHAFT FRACTURES USING ELASTIC STABLE INTRAMEDULLARY NAILING. Cantho Journal of Medicine and Pharmacy, 100, 196-201. https://doi.org/10.58490/ctjump.2026i100.4667

OUTCOMES OF PEDIATRIC TIBIAL SHAFT FRACTURES USING ELASTIC STABLE INTRAMEDULLARY NAILING

Quang Vinh Vo1, , Le Hoan Nguyen1, Van Het Nguyen2, Minh Dai Tran2
1 Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy
2 Can Tho Central General Hospital

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Abstract

Background: Elastic stable intramedullary nailing (ESIN) remains a widely accepted treatment option for tibial shaft fractures in children. Objective: To evaluate the treatment outcomes of pediatric tibial shaft fractures managed with elastic stable intramedullary nailing. Materials and methods: A prospective single-arm interventional study was conducted on 29 pediatric patients aged 7 to 15 years who were treated at the Department of Orthopedics, Can Tho Children’s Hospital, from March 2025 to February 2026. Results: The bone union rate at 3 months was 79.31%. Postoperative limb length discrepancy was less than 1 cm in 100% of cases. Angular deformity of less than 5° was 82.76%. According to the Flynn criteria, overall outcomes were excellent in 79.31% and good in 20.69% of cases, with no poor outcomes recorded. Conclusion: Elastic stable intramedullary nailing under fluoroscopic is a safe and effective method for the management of pediatric tibial shaft fractures. 

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Elastic stable intramedullary nailing (ESIN), tibial shaft fractures in children, Flynn criteria

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