Functional Outcome of Surgical Management of AO Type-C Fractures of Distal Femur Treated with Distal Femoral Locking Platesusing Swashbuckler Approach
Journal Title: Journal of Orthopaedic Science and Research - Year 2021, Vol 2, Issue 2
Abstract
Background: Orthopaedic injuries near a joint are often disabling with residual deficits. Distal femur fractures are one of such challenging injuries for orthopedic surgeons, due to their high complication rate. Use of swashbuckler approach while fixing such fractures with Distal Femoral Locking Plate (DFLP) bestows better outcome with lesser complications. Materials and Methods: 30 patients with AO Type C fractures of distal femur were treated with DFLP using Swashbuckler Approach. Cases were followed for up to 12 months post operativelyand evaluated by the NEER’S knee Score. Results: Mean time of fracture union was17.35 weeks (range 12-20 weeks). Average duration of surgery was 88.4 minutes and mean Neer’s score was 80.76. Conclusion: Swashbuckler approach is a good alternative to other classical approaches. Use of DFLP in type C distal femur fractures with swashbuckler approach may provide excellent results.
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Girish Sahni, Kanwarjeet Singh Sandhu, Sanjeev Kumar, Harjit K Singh Chawla*, Sanjeev Sreen, Nirmal Dass
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- DOI http://dx.doi.org/10.46889/JOSR.2021.2205
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