Fractures of the supracondylar and intercondylar region of the distal femur usually result from high velocity injury that is uncommonly associated with violation of the integrity of the extensor mechanism. The consequences of missed quadriceps injury associated with a distal femur fracture are devastating. The present case report illustrates the importance of recognizing the rare association of quadriceps tear with distal femoral fractures, an appropriate surgical approach to repair the tear as well as fixation of fracture, and a protocol of postoperative rehabilitation to achieve a successful outcome.
Fontaine Progeroid Syndrome (FPS) is an autosomal dominant condition
caused by pathogenic variants in the SLC25A24 gene located on chromosome
1. Eleven cases have been described in the literature, with early
lethality in some. We discuss the clinical course of a patient from
birth until his death at 7 months.
Authors examine the case report of pertrochanteric femoral fractures treated with the D.H.S. screw plate at 135° in three years (from june 1987 to august 1990) at the Istituto Ortopedico Galeazzi of Milan. During this period of time 92 patients have been operated, and 38 have been clinically controlled with mid follow-up of 54 months. Authors describe characteristics of this synthesis means comparing it with others (Thorton nail-plate, Ender nails, etc.) commonly used. Finally, they compare the obtained results with those mentioned in literature.
Full Thickness Tear of Quadriceps Tendon Associated with Closed Intra-Articular Distal Femur Fracture: A Case Report
