Results of distal femur fracture treated by distal femur locking plates: A study of 30 cases

Author(s): Dr. Ravikiran Lagali

Abstract: Supracondylar and intercondylar fractures of the distal femur fracture historically have been difficult to treat. These fracture often unstable and comminuted and tend to occur in elderly or those with multiple injuries. Treatment options available today are many with varied results. The final outcome would depend on the type of fracture, stabilization and fixation and perhaps condition of skin and soft tissue. Since the introduction of the locking compression plates which has been available for the clinical use since 2001, it has revolutionized internal phase so for this system combines two different principle of fixation. This study deals with clinical and radiological outcomes of distal femur fractures treated with locking compression plate and compare the results achieved with treatment results available in the literature.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.22271/ortho.2019.v5.i3i.1576