scholarly journals Our experience with DF-LCP in the treatment of distal femoral fractures: A prospective study of 30 cases

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 50-56
Author(s):  
Dr. Sudhir KAM Shandilya ◽  
Dr. Srinaresh Karna Irrinki ◽  
Dr. Vulligadla Lavanya ◽  
Dr. Tirumalesh CH ◽  
Dr. Meghanapriyadarshini .
2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 41-45
Author(s):  
Ashwin Kasturi ◽  
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S V L Narasimba Reddy ◽  
K Srinivas Yadav ◽  
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Author(s):  
P. Sai Vikranth ◽  
V. Chaitanya ◽  
Vamshi Varenya N.

<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> Distal femoral fractures are extremely common and represent 6-8% of all the femoral fractures treated by orthopaedic surgeons. Near anatomical reduction is most important in these fractures to obtain near good functional results. A variety of treatment options are proposed for distal femoral fractures of the treatment with distal femoral LCP has yielded good results. In this study we did a prospective study of 30 patients treated with locking compression plates.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> There were 30 patients both male and female of different age groups treated by plate. All the patients were followed up in orthopaedic department prospectively for 12 months between November 2017 to November 2018. The functional and radiological outcomes were assessed.<strong></strong></p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results:</strong> The study included 30 patients both male and female in age group between 20 and above 60. Average follow up was 12 months using Neer’s scoring system we had excellent 60%, good 26.6%, fair 6.7%, poor 6.7%.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Conclusions:</strong> The locking compression plate along with active physiotherapy proved to be better for distal femoral fractures.</p>


Author(s):  
Y. Bhanu Rekha ◽  
N. Brahmananda Reddy

<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> <span lang="EN-IN">Multiple implants are available to treat distal femoral fractures. The recent addition is the locking plate contoured to the distal femur with combiholes in the proximal portion. Though it is established that locking plates offer higher stability than the previous implants like dynamic compression screw or condylar buttress plate, some studies showed higher incidence of delayed union. We evaluated 30 type A and type C distal femoral fractures treated with locking condylar plate in our institutes.</span></p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> <span lang="EN-IN">We conducted a prospective study on 30 consecutive patients with fractures of distal femur operated with locking condylar plate from December, 2015 to February, 2017. Patients were regularly followed up with x-rays and clinical examination. At the end of one year follow-up, patients were evaluated with Pritchett score</span>.<strong></strong></p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results:</strong> <span lang="EN-IN">Fracture union was seen in all patients. Union was faster in type A fractures than in type C intra articular fractures. 67% of patients achieved excellent to good grading according to Pritchett rating system. </span></p><p class="abstract"><strong>Conclusions:</strong> <span lang="EN-IN">Locking condylar plate is effective in treating distal femoral fractures with minimal complications.</span></p>


Author(s):  
Raman Shrivastava ◽  
Namita Shrivastava

Background: Fractures of distal end of femur are complex injuries which are difficult to manage. These fractures often are unstable and comminuted. Despite advances in surgical techniques and improvement in implants, treatment of distal femoral fractures remains a challenge in many situations. This study was done to analyse the functional outcome and this management of distal femoral fractures. Material & Methods: This study has been done between August 2008 to March 2010 on patients coming to Orthopaedics Department at Jawaharlal Nehru Hospital and Research Center, Bhilai. It is a prospective study which includes 25 patients with 10 Type A, 7 Type B and 8 Type C fractures of distal femur after fulfilling the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Results: Mean age of 47.08 years with sex incidence of 3.17:1(M:F). Mode of injury was RTA in 16, simple fall in 6, fall from height in 2 and railway track accident in 1 patient. There were 5-A1, 1-A2, 4-A3, 3-B1, 1-B2, 3-B3, 1-C1, 4-C2 and 3-C3 fractures. Results were found to be excellent in 17, good in 1, moderate in 3 and poor in 4 patients. Conclusion: We conclude that minimally invasive surgical techniques and with the availability of locking type of plates distal femoral fractures can now be dealt with more precessions and more satisfactory results can be produced. Keywords: Distal fractures, Muller Classification, Management, Femoral fractures


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