Retrospective Evaluation of Infections Occurring in Patients Undergoing Treatment with Locking Reconstruction Plates
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Research Professionals - Year 2017, Vol 3, Issue 4
Abstract
Background: The utilization of locking screw plates is viewed as exceptionally supportive specifically in osteoporotic distal femoral fractures, considering their decencies in opposing to various collapses and having numerous purposes of obsession. the present study was aimed to assess the infections occurring in patients undergoing treatment with locking reconstruction plates. Materials and Methods: A sum total of 50 patients were selected for the study. 21 patients had surgery on left femoral bone and 29 patients on right femoral bone. 29 patients were males and 21 patients were females. The demographic variables of the patients were recorded. The recorded data included age, sex, date of admission, type of admission (elective versus emergency) and classification of fractures. Results: The mean age of the patients was 41.23+18.32 years. Table 1 shows demographic data of three patients. Emergency surgery was provided to 3 patients whereas elective surgery was provided to 5 patients. Conclusion: Treating distal femoral fractures with reconstructive locking reconstruction plate allows sound bone healing and is not associated with major complication.
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Irshad Ali Usmani
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- DOI 10.21276/ijmrp.2017.3.4.031
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