Elastic nails are used for elastic stable intramedullar osteosynthesis that is indicated for treatment of diaphysial and metaphysical children fractures. In pediatric applications, the flexibility of the elastic nail allows it to be inserted at a point which avoids disruption of the bone growth plate.
Indication and contraindication
Type of fracture:
- diagonal fractures
- short oblique or diagonal fractures with wedge fragment
- long oblique fractures with possibility of cortical supporting point
- more fragmented or bifocal fractures
- spiral fractures
- pathological diaphysial fractures at juvenile bone cysts
