ANALYSIS OF SUPRACUTANEOUS LOCKING COMPRESSION PLATE IN COMPOUND DISTAL METAPHYSEAL FRACTURES OF TIBIA- A PROSPECTIVE STUDY
Journal Title: Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences - Year 2019, Vol 8, Issue 5
Abstract
BACKGROUND Complexity of open tibial fractures is on the rise with increased high-velocity road accidents. Temporary bony stabilization by external fixation avoids the instability at the fracture site and promotes healing of soft tissues. There is paucity of literature ascertaining the role of Locking Compression Plate (LCP) as external fixator device in compound tibial fractures. Hence a study was undertaken to assess the role of LCP as an external fixation tool in providing stability to the fractured bone. MATERIALS & METHODS A prospective study was done on 21 consenting patients with open distal metaphyseal fractures of the tibia. Demographic, clinical and radiological assessment was done. Lower Extremity Functional Scale (LEFS) was used as an outcome measure. RESULTS There was a 90% union rate in patients treated with LCP. There was an identifiable improvement in LEFS after treatment. CONCLUSION LCP as an external fixation device is an effective and safe method with good union rate.
Authors and Affiliations
Nagakiran K. V, Prasad Soraganvi, Bharadwaj M. S. C, Sudeep M. N, Gadiyar H. B
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- DOI 10.14260/jemds/2019/68
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