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Complication of the less invasive stabilization system for mechanically unstable fractures of the distal femur / 中华骨科杂志
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedics ; (12): 891-897, 2016.
Article in Chinese | WPRIM | ID: wpr-496922
ABSTRACT
Objective To investigate the results and complications in the treatment of the mechanically unstable fractures of the distal femur when Less Invasive Stabilization System (LISS) is used.Methods From September 2011 to July 2014,81 patients with mechanically unstable fractures of the distal femur were treated with the LISS,according to the inclusion criteria and exclusion criteria,59 patients meet the condition including 31 male and 28 female.The mean age of the patients was 49.8 years (range 18-80 years).The fractures occurred on the left side in 40 cases and on the right side in 19 cases.According to AO classification,27 type 33A2,14 type 33A3,13 type 33C2,5 type 33C3.2 cases combined with ipsilateral fractures of the femoral shaft,according to AO classification,1 type 32A1,1 type 32C1.The mechanism of injury was a fall from the height in 8 cases,a traffic accident in 18 cases,a crush injury in 7 cases,a fall injury in 26 cases.55 fractures were closed,and 4 were open.According to the Gustilo-Anderson classification,there were 3 type Ⅰ,1 type Ⅱ.Results The 7-hole plate were used in 21 patients,9-hole plate in 26 patients and 13-hole plate in 12 cases.The 3.5 mm or 6.5 mm lag screw were placed around the LISS plate to stabilized the articular fracture fragment in 11 cases.The mean operation time was 105.2 min (85-145 min),the mean bleeding volume was 203 ml (130-315 ml).All patients were followed up 11-27 months (average 13.2 months).1 delayed union(13 months),the average time to union was 16 weeks (range 12-21 weeks).The average flexion of the knee was 116 degree,0 degree in extension.The functional

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32 had an excellent result,19 had a good result and 8 had a fair result,with 86.4% excellent and good results.No deep infections occurred.No loss of reduction.3 cases had malalignment,2 failed fixation,4 patients with symptomatic hardware irritation.27 cases underwent implants removal after union,cold-welding occurred in 4 cases (9 screws) which resulted in difficult removal.Conclusion LISS is one of the reliable and effective methods in fixation of mechanically unstable fractures of the distal femur.However,its operation indications and operating instructions should be strictly followed.

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Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Language: Chinese Journal: Chinese Journal of Orthopaedics Year: 2016 Type: Article