Objective To analyze the biomechanics of elastic intramedullary nail in the treatment of long spiral fracture of femoral shaft in children by finite element method, and to provide reference for clinical operation. Methods The finite element models of long spiral fracture and intramedullary nail of femoral shaft in children were constructed. The load-bearing, rotation and four-point bending experiments were carried out by two methods of nail placement at the fracture apex and symmetrical nail placement, and the stress distribution and stress peak of femur were calculated. Results In the simulated load-bearing position, the stress peak of both groups was at the contact of intramedullary nail and bone, and the stress peak of group A was significantly lower than that of group B. Group A was superior to group B in the performance of anti varus, compression and anti flexion, and the anti rotation ability of femur was enhanced. The stiffness of internal rotation and external rotation were increased by 171% and 85%, respectively. Conclusions Compared with the symmetrical nail placement, the nail placement at the apex of the fracture has higher anti flexion, anti varus, anti compression and anti rotation performance in the treatment of children's long spiral fracture of femur.
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