Volume : VI, Issue : IV, April - 2017
STUDY TO EVALUATE THE OUTCOME OF THE DISTAL FEMUR FRACTURES TREATED WITH LOCKING COMPRESSION PLATE USING MODIFIED SWASHBUCKLER APPROACH
Kishore Raichandani, Sanjay Garhwal, Raunak Surana, Abhinav Bhardwaj, Ashok Singhvi, Surbhi Raichandani
Abstract :
INTRODUCTION
The pattern of distal femur fractures is changing from simple extra–articular to intra– articular type. In high energy trauma, the problem of restoring the function in a destroyed knee joint persists. Modified swashbuckler approach provide excellent exposure of inter–condylar fractures which give easy reduction of condylar fractures and better functional outcomes.
MATERIAL AND METHODS
Between 2014 to 2016, we treated 40 patients of distal femur fractures with locking compression plate using modified swashbuckler approach. All patients were followed up for a minimum period of 12 months and evaluated using Neer s criteria.
RESULTS
34 patients (85%) showed radiological union within 16 weeks. 20% cases had post–operative complications which include superficial infection. At end of 12 months 75% cases had good or excellent results and 50% patients returned to their pre injury functional level.
CONCLUSION
Modified swashbuckler approach provide excellent exposure of intra–articular fractures and locking compression plate provide stable fixation through multiple points of fixed plate –to– screw contact.
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DOI : 10.36106/ijsr
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Kishore Raichandani, Sanjay Garhwal, Raunak Surana, Abhinav Bhardwaj, Ashok Singhvi, Surbhi Raichandani, STUDY TO EVALUATE THE OUTCOME OF THE DISTAL FEMUR FRACTURES TREATED WITH LOCKING COMPRESSION PLATE USING MODIFIED SWASHBUCKLER APPROACH, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH : VOLUME-6 | ISSUE-4 | APRIL‾2017
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Kishore Raichandani, Sanjay Garhwal, Raunak Surana, Abhinav Bhardwaj, Ashok Singhvi, Surbhi Raichandani, STUDY TO EVALUATE THE OUTCOME OF THE DISTAL FEMUR FRACTURES TREATED WITH LOCKING COMPRESSION PLATE USING MODIFIED SWASHBUCKLER APPROACH, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH : VOLUME-6 | ISSUE-4 | APRIL‾2017
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