Comparison of Dynamic Compression Plate Versus Titanium Elastic Nailing System in the Management of Pediatric Femoral Diaphyseal Fractures

Objective: To compare the clinical outcomes of Dynamic Compression plate (DCP) versus Titanium Elastic Nailing System (TENS) in the surgical management of pediatric femoral diaphyseal fractures in a tertiary care hospital in Pakistan.Study Design: Prospective non-randomized comparative study.Place and Duration of Study: Imran Idrees teaching hospital Sialkot, 8 months.Materials and Methods: This prospective non-randomized comparative study was conducted at Imran Idrees Teaching Hospital, Sialkot from April–December 2023. A total of 60 children (aged 7–12 years) with isolated femoral shaft fractures were enrolled and divided into DCP (n=30) and TENS (n=30) groups. Outcomes measured included fracture union time, operative duration, and postoperative complications. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS v26, with p value