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Abstract: Aim- To know the outcomes of condylar locking compression plating in treatment of supracondylar fracture of distal femur in Regional Institute of Medical Science, Manipur, Imphal, India. Introduction: Distal femur (supracondylar and intercondylar) fractures occur at approximately one-tenth the rate of proximal femur fractures and make up to 6% of all femur fractures. There is a bimodal distribution of fractures based on age and gender. Material and Methods: In Regional Institute of Medical Sciences, Imphal, Manipur, thirty consecutive patients with supracondylar fracture of distal femur treated with condylar locking compression plating with follow up period of 6 months. Results: Based on the assessment parameters (Neers Score) used in this study, 25 patients (83.33%) had excellent, 3 patients (13.33) had good outcome and 1 fair (3.33) in the final result. Conclusion: Locking compression plate fixation with minimal periosteum and vascular traumatization, is a safe procedure for complex distal third femoral fractures. With an excellent functional outcome, early clinical and radiological union and it can be done on a routine basis with a minimum of complications.

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