Comparison of Elastic Nailing and Plate-Screw Fixation for Pediatric Femoral Shaft Fractures: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of High-Quality Randomized Controlled Trials - Scorecard - MDSpire

Comparison of Elastic Nailing and Plate-Screw Fixation for Pediatric Femoral Shaft Fractures: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of High-Quality Randomized Controlled Trials

  • By

  • Majed N. Alosaimi

  • Rayan H. Abuhadi

  • Khaled M. Qanash

  • Saleh G. Alqadi

  • Abdullah B. Alsharif

  • Shoq F. Alghamdi

  • Jana Y. Aljohani

  • Lujain K. Anbari

  • Ahmed H. Kaneetah

  • Saeed I. Alqahtani

  • April 28, 2026

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Clinical Scorecard: Comparison of Elastic Nailing and Plate-Screw Fixation for Pediatric Femoral Shaft Fractures: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of High-Quality Randomized Controlled Trials

At a Glance

CategoryDetail
Condition
Key Mechanisms
Target PopulationChildren aged 6-18 years
Care Setting

Key Highlights

  • Clarify significance of complications.

Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

    Management

    • Consider age-specific recommendations for fracture management.

    Monitoring & Follow-up

      Risks

        Patient & Prescribing Data

        Include details on types of diaphyseal fractures.

        Clinical Best Practices

        • Add follow-up care recommendations.

        References

        Original Source(s)

        Comparison of Elastic Nailing and Plate-Screw Fixation for Pediatric Femoral Shaft Fractures: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of High-Quality Randomized Controlled Trials

        • by Majed N. Alosaimi, Rayan H. Abuhadi, Khaled M. Qanash, Saleh G. Alqadi, Abdullah B. Alsharif, Shoq F. Alghamdi, Jana Y. Aljohani, Lujain K. Anbari, Ahmed H. Kaneetah, Saeed I. Alqahtani

        • April 28, 2026

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