Evaluating Musculoskeletal Complications Among Individuals With Diabetes Mellitus

Dr. Simran Maheshwari; Dr. Subhan Quraishi; Dr. Babita Ghodke

Volume : II, Issue : VI, June - 2013

Evaluating Musculoskeletal Complications Among Individuals With Diabetes Mellitus

Dr. Simran Maheshwari, Dr. Subhan Quraishi, Dr. Babita Ghodke

Abstract :

Fractures in the distal femur have posed considerable therapeutic challenges throughout the history of fracture treatment because they are usually compound, comminuted, readily deformed because of muscle forces acting on the distal fragment. The objective of our study is to evaluate outcomes in patients of fractures of distal end of femur treated with Less Invasive Stabilization System (LISS) plate and screw fixation. Outcome was assessed by functional activity score, modified knee rating system and knee range of motion. In our study, average knee range of motion was 106 degrees. 94% of our patients were able to walk normally without limp and support. LISS plating is useful in treating complex distal femoral fractures, resulting in reduced blood loss and low infection rates, while achieving early mobility due to primary stability of the construct.