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Journal of Orthopedic Education

Volume  4, Issue 2, May - August 2018, Pages 64-68
 

Original Article

A Study of 23 Patients of Distal Femur Fractures Treated with Locking Plates

Chawda R.V.1, Tank P.M.2, Patel V.J.3

1Associate Professor 2Assistant Professor 3Postgraduate Resident, Department of Orthopaedics, Smt. NHL Municipal Medical College, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380006, India.

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DOI: DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.21088/joe.2454.7956.4218.4

Abstract

Background: It is only seven percent of all femoral fractures which constitutes distal femur a very low incidence of injury in population. The complexity of understanding the fractures and aim of anatomical reduction and internal fixation with early vigorous rehabilitation offer comparative results. Methodology: Twenty three consecutive patients with 20-80 years were included with AO/ OTA type A,B,C fracture patterns which were treated by locking plates and followed up upto one year and analysed with American Knee Score. Result: Mean age of 43years with 11 patients had RTA while 10 patients had fall at home. Hospital stay average was 7 days. Average flexion 40

degrees at 2 weeks and 100 degrees at 6 weeks of follow up. 5 patients had extension lag of 10 degrees at 3 months. We observed excellent result in 14 patients (60.8%), good result in 8 patients (34.7%) while 1 patient (4%) showed fair result. No infections, varus valgus deformity or implant related problems were observed. Conclusion: Locking plates have promising results in distal femur fractures with less complications and excellent to good outcome. 
 
Keywords: Distal Femur Fracture; DFLP; Locking Compression Plate; AKSS.

Corresponding Author : Parag M. Tank, Assistant Professor, Department of Orthopaedics, Smt. NHL Municipal Medical College, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380006, India