Biomechanical Performance of BoneHelix Compared with Elastic Stable Intramedullary Nailing (ESIN) in a Pediatric Tibia Fracture Model.

Tibial shaft fractures are common injuries in the pediatric and adolescent populations. Elastic stable intramedullary nailing (ESIN) is the treatment of choice for cases that require surgical stabilization. A new intramedullary device, BoneHelix (BH), may be an alternative for use with fractures that cannot be satisfactorily stabilized with ESIN.