Short term outcome of intra-articular distal femur fracture treated with distal femur locking plates
Journal Title: International Journal of Orthopaedics Sciences - Year 2017, Vol 3, Issue 3
Abstract
Objective: to study short term outcome of intra-articular distal femur fracture treated with distal femur locking plates. Introduction: Open reduction and internal fixation is the ‘Gold Standard’ treatment for the intra-articular distal femur fractures. Vehicular accidents and fall from height are common mode of injury. The goal of surgery is restoration of a stable limb for functional, pain free ambulation, maintaining anatomic alignment, length and preventing stiffness and to restore the function of the knee joint. Use of locking compression plate gives excellent functional outcome. Methodology: A cohort of 20 intra-articular distal femur fracture patients, treated with open reduction and internal fixaction using locking compression plates between September 2015 and June 2016. Results: Out of 20 patients, 3 excellent (15%), 8 good (40%). 5 fair (25%) and 4 (20%) poor results were obtained using ‘TEGNER LYSHOLM’ scoring system.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr. Hemant H Mathur, Dr. Parth J Patel, Dr. Nirav M Shukla, Dr. Gaurang M Patel, Dr. Sachin Sharma
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- EP ID EP498649
- DOI 10.22271/ortho.2017.v3.i3f.62
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