Fixation of Paediatric tibial fractures with TENS; A prospective study

Paediatric tibial fractures account for approximately 15 % of all fractures. Fractures occur most commonly in the distal third of the bone .Various treatment methods are:-Non Operative: cast immobilization for treatment of fractures. Operative: External fixators, Intramedullary nailing, Plates and screws. The aim of the present study was to analyze the results of fixation of paediatric tibial fractures with intramedullary nail with regard to assessing the union radiologically, complications associated with the procedure and restoration of range of motion and function of the knee and to evaluate the results clinically regarding pain, activities of daily living, range of motion, power, radiologically regarding union, non-union, refracture, nail tip impingement.