Functional Outcome in Distal Femoral Fractures Treated by Locking Compression Condylar Plates: A Short Term Prospective Study

Authors

  • G. Pugazhendhi Department of Orthopaedics, Sree Balaji Medical College and Hospital, No. 7, Works Road, New Colony, Chromepet, Chennai- 600044, Tamilnadu, India.
  • K. Venkatachalam Department of Orthopaedics, Sree Balaji Medical College and Hospital, No. 7, Works Road, New Colony, Chromepet, Chennai- 600044, Tamilnadu, India.
  • . Madhukar Department of Orthopaedics, Sree Balaji Medical College and Hospital, No. 7, Works Road, New Colony, Chromepet, Chennai- 600044, Tamilnadu, India.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/rdmmr/v15/5079F

Keywords:

Distal femoral fractures, locking compression condylar plate, Neers’ scoring system, OTA classification

Abstract

Treatment of distal femoral fractures, whether with or without comminution or intra-articular extension, has always been challenging. Hardware breakdown is an issue among the elderly, especially in those with osteoporosis. The functional prognosis of 22 cases treated with locking compression condylar plates is examined in this prospective study. It was decided to use the OTA classification system.  The functional outcome analysis was conducted using Neers' functional scoring system. The 22 cases took an average of 16 weeks to reach a sound union (14 to 20weeks). Locking compression condylar plates provide robust fixation in carefully selected instances, resulting in sound union and consistently good functional knee movement.

Published

2021-11-23

How to Cite

G. Pugazhendhi, K. Venkatachalam, & . Madhukar. (2021). Functional Outcome in Distal Femoral Fractures Treated by Locking Compression Condylar Plates: A Short Term Prospective Study. Recent Developments in Medicine and Medical Research Vol. 15, 141–148. https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/rdmmr/v15/5079F

Issue

Recent Developments in Medicine and Medical Research Vol. 15

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