Dual Plating of Intra Articular Distal Femoral Fractures by Single Incision Anterior Midline Approach: A Case Series

Abhishek Garg

doi:10.19080/oroaj.2021.18.555979

Abstract

Dual Plating of Intra Articular Distal Femoral Fractures by Single Incision Anterior Midline Approach: A Case Series

Highlights

Distal femoral fractures account for 4-6% of all the femoral fractures and are caused by high-impact injury
In this study we aimed to evaluate the functional outcome of dual plating for the management of distal femoral fractures
The present retrospective study was conducted in the Department of Orthopedics, PGIMS Rohtak and included 10 cases aged between 20-70 years, who were operated for distal femur fractures over last 3 years with dual plating by Anterior midline approach

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Introduction

Distal femoral fractures account for 4-6% of all the femoral fractures and are caused by high-impact injury. Distal femoral fractures are caused by low energy trauma in elderly patients with severe osteoporosis. These fractures are characterized by multiple onsets, comminution at the fracture site, instability and intraarticular extension [1,2]. The principles of management are to achieve anatomical reduction of the articular surface and preservation of the distal femoral blood supply with stable internal fixation allowing early functional mobilization. During fixation of these fractures, reconstruction and anatomical reduction of the articular surface should be the aim of the surgery [3]. In this study we aimed to evaluate the clinical outcomes of lateral locking plate combined with medial assisted plate for treating intraarticular comminuted distal femoral fractures

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