Fractures of femoral shaft: a comparative study of results of treatment at Kenyatta National Hospital

Abstract

The various methods used in management of fractures of femoral shaft were reviewed. A total of 306 fractures were seen and managed over the period of study. Complications associated with individual methods were compared and management of those complications was also reviewed. Duration of hospitilisa-tiontogether with healing time in different methods were ,

compared. It is suggested that prospective study can be carried out to compare healing time in different methods where radiological comparison can be done at similar or equal intervals.