Evaluation of functional outcome of treatment for distal femur fractures

Abstract

Background: This study evaluated functional outcome of treatment for distal femur fracture using distal femur condylar locking compression plate.Material and Methods: This is a prospective study done at orthopaedics department of Krishna institute of medical science and hospital karad (Satara). In our study 25 cases of distal femur fracture studied. Fracture types were classified according to AO classification into AO type A and AO type C. Patients were treated with distal femur condylar locking compression plate. Functional outcome was done according to Neer’s knee score.Results: Functional outcome was analyzed according to the NEERS knee scoring system, average score was 70 with a range of 19-94. Out of 25 patients 10(40%) had excellent result, 5(20%) had good result, 7(28%) fair result and 3(12%) poor result.Conclusion: AO Type A fractures had better functional outcome. Bone grafting is necessary in case of comminution. Distal femur locking compression plate is an optimal tool for supracondylar fractures of femur especially AO Type A fractures and AO type C.