Minimally Invasive Plate Osteosynthesis with Locking Compression Plate for Distal Femur Fracture.
10.12671/jkfs.2013.26.3.205
- Author:
Sung Won CHO
1
;
Sang Ho HA
;
Gwang Chul LEE
;
Woong Hee KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, School of Medicine, Chosun University, Gwangju, Korea. shha@chosun.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Distal femur fracture;
Minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis;
Locking compression plate
- MeSH:
Ankylosis;
Femoral Fractures;
Femur;
Humans;
Knee;
Postoperative Complications;
Range of Motion, Articular;
Wound Infection
- From:Journal of the Korean Fracture Society
2013;26(3):205-211
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: To analyze the clinical and radiologic results of minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis (MIPO) for distal femur fractures using a locking compression plate (LCP) and to evaluate its usefulness. MATERIALS AND METHODS: From May 2006 to April 2011, 23 patients (24 cases) with distal femur fracture were treated by MIPO with a LCP and followed-up for at least 12 months. Mean age was 61.6 years (35-80 years). Union time and post-operative alignment were measured on radiograph, and clinical function was evaluated by range of motion (ROM), Knee Society Score and complications. RESULTS: In 22 patients (23 cases) except for 1 case, bony union was obtained after an average of 18 weeks (12-26 weeks). The mean ROM was 124 degrees (80-135 degrees). According to the Knee Society Score, there were 12 excellent, 8 good, 1 fair and 2 poor results and the mean score was 87.5 (60-98). Postoperative complications were nonunion in 1 case, ankylosis in 1 case, malunion in 2 cases and superficial wound infection in 2 cases. CONCLUSION: The treatment of distal femoral fracture with MIPO using a LCP was considered a useful method which can result in satisfactory clinical and radiologic outcomes if there is accurate understanding about the surgical techniques and appropriate procedures involved.
