“Bendy” Rods to Fix Broken Bones 🦴 #shorts

Titanium Elastic Nails (TENs) Fracture Repair
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TENs are flexible, titanium rods that are surgically inserted into the medullary cavity of fractured bones. Their unique design allows for a minimally invasive approach, requiring only small incisions - meaning less scarring, reduced risk of infection, and quicker recovery times for young patients.
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Benefits: #TitaniumElasticNails - provide stable fixation while still allowing for micro-movement at the fracture site. This controlled flexibility stimulates callus formation, promoting faster and more effective healing. Unlike rigid fixation methods, TENs work with the body's natural healing processes, leading to more optimal outcomes. TENs can often be left in place as the child grows, eliminating the need for additional surgeries to remove or adjust the implants. This "growth-friendly" characteristic makes TENs particularly suitable for pediatric patients. #fracturecare #orthopedics
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TENs are versatile and can be used to treat various long bone fractures, including those of the femur, tibia, humerus, and forearm bones. They're especially beneficial for diaphyseal and certain metaphyseal fractures in children aged 5-15 yrs. Post-operative care with TENs is often more comfortable for children. Many patients can begin weight-bearing activities sooner than with traditional methods, allowing for a quicker return to normal activities and reducing the risk of muscle atrophy/joint stiffness. #pediatricfracture #brokenbones
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Proper surgical technique and patient selection are crucial for success. Surgeons must carefully consider factors such as the child's age, fracture type, and location when deciding if TENs are the best treatment option.
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SHARE your #BrokenBone story, experience & insights

[shrmate]

nah the noise that played when it was being pushed in made me so nauseous 😭

[michaelchanez]

Pins were the most painless and strange thing I’ve ever had in the wrist it’s so weird how they just come out and all it does it tingle a bit even though it’s inside of your bone

[Xayxaa]

I had a wrist fracture broke and shattered a bit and the doc realigned my bones with just his hands with xray during it and after it was actually realigned 😅 im in a cast now i dont take any pain killers but it doesnt hurt that much at all its day 3 its going well i hope i dont need surgery

[wisdomekanem]

doc, what is the recovery period after the procedure?

[joyous]

My 12 yr old broke his wrist / arm .. thank goodness he didn’t any of that . .. 🙏🏽🙏🏽.. just a cast .. unlike his mother w/. Spiral fracture of fibula & ankle 😮‍💨.. doc it’s not easy after surgery .. today I have pain 😣🥺.. out of no where .. 60 days today ..

[sandreoni]

Bone marrow? Does this impact cell production?

[Familylawgroup]

At what age is this no longer possible? Is there a bone test that would inform you if the patient were still a candidate?