Tratamento cirúrgico das fraturas do fêmur em crianças com hastes elásticas de titânio (TENs ®)
Keywords:
Titanium elastic nails, Femoral fracturesAbstract
The authors present the technique for treatment of femoral fractures in children with intramedullary titanium elastic nails. It is described its application as well as its indications. They point to the need of previous operatory planning and complications related to the technique that eventually presents itself.
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Instrumentos e implantes originales de la Asociación para el Estudio de la Osteosínteses - AO/ASIF. Encarte: TEN - Clavo Elástico de Titânio, Técnica Quirúrgica, SYNTHES ® .
