Nailing versus plating for biomechanically stable mid shaft femoral fractures

ABSTRACT

Fifty cases of biomechanically stable fractures of the femoral midshaft, divided equally between two groups, were treated by i.m. nailing or DC plating. The results were assessed as regards pain, weight bearing, walking ability, quadriceps function, knee motion, union alignment and occurrence of infection. The final results were satisfactory in 88% of the nailed group and in 80% of the plated one