The Surgical Treatment of Distal Femur Medial Condyle Fracture Using Lateral Anatomical Plate of Opposite Side through Medial Approach.
10.12671/jkfs.2009.22.4.246
- Author:
Sung Sik HA
1
;
Jae Chun SIM
;
Ki Do HONG
;
Jae Young KIM
;
Kwang Hee PARK
;
Yoon Ho CHOI
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Samyook Medical Center, Seoul, Korea. cyh143@freechal.com
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Femur;
Distal femur medial condyle fracture;
Lateral anatomical plate of opposite side;
Medial approach
- MeSH:
Congenital Abnormalities;
Female;
Femur;
Follow-Up Studies;
Humans;
Joints;
Male;
Osteoarthritis;
Weight-Bearing
- From:Journal of the Korean Fracture Society
2009;22(4):246-251
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: To evaluate clinical and radiological results of surgical treatment of distal femur medial condyle fracture using lateral anatomical plate of opposite side through medial approach. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This study reviewed the results of 9 cases of distal femur medial condyle fracture treated with lateral anatomical plate of opposite side through medial approach from December 2005 to June 2007, after a follow up of more than 12 months. There were 2 males and 7 females with a mean age of 63.1 (57~72) years. The clinical results were evaluated using the Schatzker's criteria, and the radiographic results were evaluated using the bone union time. RESULTS: Using the Schatzker's criteria, 7 cases of the 9 patients (78%) showed exellent results. The mean time for bone union was 13.4 (11~15) weeks. There were 3 cases of pain on full weight bearing same as previous operative state by degenerative osteoarthritis. There weren't complications as joint stiffness, infection, varus & rotational deformity, malunion, nonunion, and metal failure. CONCLUSION: Plate fixation using medial approach provides the proper anatomical reduction and stronger fixation, and outcome good results.
