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ArticleIndian journal of orthopaedics

An approach to floating knee injury in Indian Population: An analysis of 52 patients.

Akshay Ganpatsinh Chavda, Nadeem A Lil, Pankaj R Patel

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Article in Indian journal of orthopaedics. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.

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Akshay Ganpatsinh ChavdaOrthopaedic Department, V. S. General Hospital, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India.
Nadeem A LilOrthopaedic Department, V. S. General Hospital, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India.
Pankaj R PatelOrthopaedic Department, V. S. General Hospital, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India.
Ahmedabad Civil Hospital · IN

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Abstract

backgroundFloating knee is a condition resulting from high energy trauma usually associated with minor to life threatening injuries making it challanging to treat There are no studies available in literature describing cross leg sitting and squatting after surgical management of floating knee. This study analyzes prognostic factors, plan of management, functional outcomes (special attention to squatting and cross legged sitting), complications. MATERIALS AND

methods52 patients with floating knee injuries treated over a period of 3 years were included in this study. The study followed an algorithmic approach for the management. Femur fractures were fixed before fixing the tibia according to fracture type that was classified by Fraser classification after the stabilization of patient. The mean followup duration was 21 ± 6 months. The outcome was assessed using Karlstrom criteria after bony union.

resultsThe study consists of majority (46) of male. Thirty three patients had some types of significantly associated injury. The mean postoperative range of motion of the knee was observed to be 97° ± 27°. Twenty one patients showed excellent results, whereas 17, 8, and 6 patients had good, fair, and poor results, respectively, as per Karlstrom criteria. Knee pain, stiffness, infection, nerve palsy, delayed union, and nonunion were some of the complications observed. Cross legged sitting was possible in 40 patients and squatting in 31.

conclusionThe prognosis of floating knee injury is dependent on factors such as type of fracture, soft tissue condition, and management. Excellent outcomes following these injuries can be achieved with individualized plan of management by multidisciplinary team.

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cross legged sittingFemoral fracturesFemur fracturefloating kneeknee injuriesphysical activitysquattingtibia fracturetibial fractures

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