Abstract
We report our experience with external fixation in 15 femoral fractures in 14 patients. Follow-up times ranged from 4 to 56 months. Thirteen patients had multiple injuries. All but two fractures healed. In one patient with a supracondylar fracture, a knee arthrodesis had to be performed. One septic osteomyelitis of the femur led to amputation. The range of active knee joint motion was greater than or equal to 90 degree in 13 knees. Only six knees, however, regained a flexion of greater than or equal to 120 degrees. Pin tract infection occurred in one case and resolved uneventfully after revision and systemic antibiotics. External fixation should not be routinely used for fixation of femoral fractures, but may be considered in multiply injured and critically ill patients or in case of extensive soft tissue injury.
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