Plate-on-plate technique for treating peri-implant fractures of distal femoral locking plate: a retrospective study of 11 patients.
Arch Orthop Trauma Surg
; 139(9): 1245-1251, 2019 Sep.
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ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION:
In this study, we aimed to ascertain the feasibility and reliability of the plate-on-plate technique for peri-implant fractures of the distal femoral locking plate when the distal femoral fracture is still unhealed. MATERIALS ANDMETHODS:
From January 2007 to December 2016, we enrolled 11 patients who received treatment at our institution. All patients underwent at least 1 year of follow-up. Their medical records, imaging studies, visual analogue scores, walking ability, complications, and functional outcomes at 1 year postoperative based on the Short Form (36) Health Survey (SF-36) scores were retrospectively evaluated.RESULTS:
The average follow-up duration was 20.5 (range 15-30) months. All fractures united with satisfactory alignment, and the average time for union was 27.5 (range 16-40) weeks. The average SF-36 scores at 1 year postoperative was 79.2 (range 72-90). Regarding ambulatory status, all patients could perform unrestricted outdoor ambulation.CONCLUSION:
In our case series, the plate-on-plate technique achieved a good bone union rate and functional outcomes with low complication rates and thus may be a good alternative for managing this difficult type of fracture.Palabras clave
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Asunto principal:
Placas Óseas
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Fracturas Periprotésicas
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Fracturas del Fémur
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Fémur
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Fijación Interna de Fracturas
Tipo de estudio:
Observational_studies
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Humans
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2019
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