Minimally Invasive Plate Osteosynthesis with Locking Compression Plate for Distal Femur Fracture
Journal of the Korean Fracture Society
; : 205-211, 2013.
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em Ko
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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.
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Complicações Pós-Operatórias
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Infecção dos Ferimentos
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Amplitude de Movimento Articular
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Fraturas do Fêmur
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Fêmur
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Joelho
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Anquilose
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Humans
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Ko
Revista:
Journal of the Korean Fracture Society
Ano de publicação:
2013
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Article