Clinical outcomes in periarticular knee fractures with flexible fixation using far cortical locking screws in locking plate: a prospective study.
Musculoskelet Surg
; 103(2): 149-153, 2019 Aug.
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| ID: mdl-29968233
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
Periarticular fractures around the knee joint are treated traditionally by locking plates which provide excellent stability but suppress callus formation. Far cortical locking (FCL) screws allow axial motion and enhance uniform callus formation. Our study aims to evaluate the outcomes of FCL screws in traditional locking plate in periarticular fractures of the knee.METHODS:
Thirty patients with periarticular fractures of the knee joint were operated with locking plate using FCL screws. All patients were evaluated clinically and radiographically using X-rays at 6, 12, 24 weeks, 1 year and with CT scan at 12-weeks follow-up.RESULTS:
The average time for complete union was 20 weeks in tibial fractures and 24 weeks in femur fractures. Average time to full weight bearing ambulation was 4.8 ± 0.93 weeks. One patient had delayed union in which union was complete after 9 months.CONCLUSION:
This study shows that FCL screws in locking plates allow uniform callus formation and fracture union with minimal complication rates.Palabras clave
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Fracturas de la Tibia
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Placas Óseas
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Tornillos Óseos
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Fracturas del Fémur
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Fijación Interna de Fracturas
Tipo de estudio:
Observational_studies
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Prognostic_studies
Límite:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Musculoskelet Surg
Asunto de la revista:
ORTOPEDIA
Año:
2019
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
India