ROLE OF LOCKING COMPRESSION PLATE IN THE TREATMENT OF LONG BONE FRACTURES IN ADULTS– ASTUDY OF 30 CASES

Dr Sahil Sarwal; Dr. Manjeet singh; Dr. Rakesh Kumar Gautam; Dr. Sartaj Singh Gill; Dr. Jaiveer Singh Hunjan; Dr. Alambeer Singh Virk

Volume : VII, Issue : V, May - 2017

ROLE OF LOCKING COMPRESSION PLATE IN THE TREATMENT OF LONG BONE FRACTURES IN ADULTS– ASTUDY OF 30 CASES

Dr Sahil Sarwal, Dr. Manjeet Singh, Dr. Rakesh Kumar Gautam, Dr. Sartaj Singh Gill, Dr. Jaiveer Singh Hunjan, Dr. Alambeer Singh Virk

Abstract :

With the increase in number of fast moving vehicles in today’s world, there is rise in the number and severity of accidents. Accident may be associated with multi–system organ injuries. When a bone is fractured, it loses its structural continuity. The LCP (Locking Compression Plate), the product of combination of dynamic compression plate and point contact fixator, is in line with the latest plating techniques, the aim of which is to achieve the smallest possible surgical incisions and to preserve the blood supply helps to achieve satisfactory results in these cases. The present study was concluded on 30 patients (20 tibia, 30 femur) admitted MMIMSR, Ambala. The age group of patients in the study varied between 18 – 75 years. Patients were evaluated for locking compression plate in the treatment of long bone fracture. The patients were followed up for up to minimum period of 3 months. 97% of our cases achieved excellent to good results.