ArticleEuropean journal of orthopaedic surgery & traumatology : orthopedie traumatologie2018
Double plating of intra-articular multifragmentary C3-type distal femoral fractures through the anterior approach.
Article in European journal of orthopaedic surgery & traumatology : orthopedie traumatologie, 2018. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT06806839 (Early Weight Bearing in Distal Femoral Fractures, Dual Plating Versus Single Lateral Plating), which is not on this map. Cited by 21 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.
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Early Weight Bearing in Distal Femoral Fractures, Dual Plating Versus Single Lateral Plating: a Randomized Controlled Study
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21 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 54 citations in OpenAlex.
- Union rates and functional outcome of double plating of the femur: systematic review of the literature.Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery · 2022Pooled it
- Biplane Fractures of the Distal Femur: A Proposed Computed Tomography-Based Classification and Surgical Management.Journal of orthopaedic case reports · 2026Article
- Biomechanical effects of six internal fixation methods for distal femoral AO/OTA 33C1 fractures: finite element analysis.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2025Article
- Surgical treatment of femoral medial condyle impaction fracture complicated with Hoffa fragment by contralateral medial distal tibia plate: a case report.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2025Article
- The Role of Adjunctive Medial Plating in Distal Femur Fractures and Distal Femur Fractures Nonunions.Cureus · 2025Article
- Achieving torsional stability of distal femur fractures through a single approach using 90-90 construct.BMJ case reports · 2024Article
- A novel anatomical locked medial femoral condyle plate: a biomechanical study.European journal of orthopaedic surgery & traumatology : orthopedie traumatologie · 2024Article
- Bone reconstruction with modified Masquelet technique in open distal femoral fractures: a case series.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2024Article
- The double-plate fixation technique prevents varus collapse in AO type C3 supra-intercondylar fracture of the distal femur.Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery · 2023Article
- Distal femur fractures management and evolution in the last century.International orthopaedics · 2023Review
- Medial and lateral dual plating of native distal femur fractures: a systematic literature review.OTA international : the open access journal of orthopaedic trauma · 2023Article
- Double fixation for complex distal femoral fractures.EFORT open reviews · 2022Review
- Dual-Plating in Distal Femur Fracture: A Systematic Review and Limited Meta-analysis.Indian journal of orthopaedics · 2022Review
- Fractures of the distal femur in elderly patients: retrospective analysis of a case series treated with single or double plate.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2022Article
- Excellent outcomes after double-locked plating in very low periprosthetic distal femoral fractures.Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery · 2021Article
- Review
- Medial Open-wedge Osteotomy with Double-plate Fixation for Varus Malunion of the Distal Femur.Orthopaedic surgery · 2019Article
- Biomechanical Evaluation of Dual Plate Configurations for Femoral Shaft Fracture Fixation.BioMed research international · 2019Article
- Single-Incision Double-Plating Approach in the Management of Isolated, Closed Osteoporotic Distal Femoral Fractures.Geriatric orthopaedic surgery & rehabilitation · 2018Article
- Dual Plating of Distal Femoral Fractures.JBJS essential surgical techniquesArticle
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Abstract
introductionIn this prospective case series, we report a mean of 12-month follow-up of the utilization of a dual plating of distal femoral fractures. Our technique included a lateral distal femoral locked plate with a low-contact-locked medial plate and bone graft through an extended medial parapatellar anterior approach for the fixation of C3-type distal femoral fractures. PATIENTS AND
methodsSixteen patients (11 males and 5 females) presented with supracondylar femoral fracture type C3, according to Müller long-bone classification system and its revision OA/OTA classification. These were treated using dual plating through extended anterior approach and bone grafting. Our outcomes included clinical and radiological outcomes. Secondary outcomes included postoperative complications.
resultsThe mean time of complete radiological union in the studied population was 6.0 ± 3.5 months with a range of 3-14 months. We have not observed postoperative varus or valgus deformity in our cohort. The majority (68.75%) of the studied patients showed significant improvement in range of motion (90°-120°) during follow-up. Eleven out of sixteen patients (68.75%) had well-to-excellent functional outcome. Poor outcome was reported in only two patients (12.50%).
conclusionsDual plating fixation using anterior approach for type C3 distal femoral fractures is an efficient method of management. It has several advantages such as precise exposure, easy manipulation, anatomical reduction and stable fixation. However, operative indications and instructions should be strictly followed. The surgical technique must be rigorous, and the biomechanical qualities of these implants must be understood to prevent the development of major complications.
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