Supracondylar fracture femur with locking compression plate: A study on functional outcome

Author(s): Dr. SU Shiva Prakash

Abstract: Locking compression plate has the advantage of combination of conventional compression plating and locked plating techniques which enhances the plate osteosynthesis. It acts as an internal external fixator. In addition, a Locking plate has got distinct advantages of unicortical fixation and least chance of plate back out as the screw gets locked to the plate. The DF-LCP is a further development from the LISS which was introduced in the mid to late 1990’s. The shaft holes on the DF-LCP are oval allowing for the options of a compression screw or a locking screw. Data was obtained through structured questionnaires regarding the trauma, detailed clinical examination, relevant investigations, and entered in the case record form (CRF). All the patients were initially managed in emergency department according to advanced trauma life support guidelines. All patients were evaluated clinically and proper history of the incident was elicited. General, systemic examination as well as local examination of the patient was done. Thorough assessment was done to rule out head / chest / abdominal / spinal or pelvic injury. Injured limb was assessed carefully as regard to neurovascular status. Long term results were rated using Neer’s rating system. Neer’s score was assigned for each patient after 24 to 36 weeks. Using this scale 16 cases (53.3%) shown excellent, 11 cases (36.7%) good and 3 cases (10%) poor result.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.22271/ortho.2020.v6.i1i.1915