A Study of 23 Patients of Distal Femur Fractures Treated with Locking Plates
Journal Title: Journal of Orthopaedic Education - Year 2018, Vol 4, Issue 2
Abstract
Background: It is only seven percent of all femoral fractures which constitutes distal femur a very low incidence of injury in population. The complexity of understanding the fractures and aim of anatomical reduction and internal fixation with early vigorous rehabilitation offer comparative results. Methodology: Twenty three consecutive patients with 20-80 years were included with AO/ OTA type A,B,C fracture patterns which were treated by locking plates and followed up upto one year and analysed with American Knee Score. Result: Mean age of 43years with 11 patients had RTA while 10 patients had fall at home. Hospital stay average was 7 days. Average flexion 40 degrees at 2 weeks and 100 degrees at 6 weeks of follow up. 5 patients had extension lag of 10 degrees at 3 months. We observed excellent result in 14 patients (60.8%), good result in 8 patients (34.7%) while 1 patient (4%) showed fair result. No infections, varus valgus deformity or implant related problems were observed. Conclusion: Locking plates have promising results in distal femur fractures with less complications and excellent to good outcome.
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Chawda R. V
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