Clinical profile of patients admitted with supracondylar fracture of femur: A study from Swasthiyog Pratishthan, Miraj
Journal Title: Medpulse International Journal of Orthopedics - Year 2018, Vol 8, Issue 2
Abstract
Background: Supracondylar and intercondylar fractures of femur are very often difficult to treat and they are notorious for many complications. In the supra and intercondylar fractures of femur particularly with intra articular extension, patient may develop stiffness of knee, shorting, rotational deformities, internal derangement of knee with instability, varus and valgus deformities which affect patient’s routine life style. Objectives: To study the clinical profile of cases admitted with supracondylar fracture of femur and its management. Methodology: Prospective Longitudinal observational study Conducted at Post Graduate Institute of Swasthiyog Pratishthan, Miraj, Maharashtra involving 50 patients with supracondylar fracture. The fractures were classified as a supracondylar femur fracture (AO/OTA type 33) (A-C). Fractures that were supracondylar with significant proximal fracture extension were classified as an AO/OTA type 33 fracture unless there was a separate diaphyseal fracture. Results: Majority of patients were from 30-39 years age group i.e. 32%. Majority of patients were males i.e. 46 (92)%. In majority of cases, road traffic injury is the commonly observed cause of fracture i.e. in 47 (94%). 8(16%) patients had type A fractures. 1 (2%) patients had type B fractures and 41(82%) patients had type C fractures. Majority of them i.e. 52% cases had ROM between 70-100 degrees. Conclusion: Supracondylar fracture seen in middle age group with male preponderance. Common cause is RTA. LCP provides stable construct especially in cases with metaphyseal comminution and enables early mobilization.
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Kiran P Paknikar, Shekhar Malve, G S Kulkarni, M G Kulkarni, S G Kilkarni, Anant A Takalkar
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