Treatment of femoral diaphyseal fractures in children by strapping.

Sixty-three children with closed uncomplicated fractures of the shaft of the femur were treated by strapping the fractured thigh to the flexed leg by zinc oxide adhesive tape. Forty-eight patients with follow-up times of 6 months to 3 years were evaluated for final assessment. The result were good in 43 and fair in 5 children. The method is effective, safe and easy; it is performed in one stage and does not require anaesthesia.