ArticleJournal of orthopaedic surgery and research2022
Fractures of the distal femur in elderly patients: retrospective analysis of a case series treated with single or double plate.
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- Dual vs. single plating in distal femoral fractures: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2025Pooled it
- Weightbearing versus non-weight bearing in geriatric distal femoral fractures: a systematic review and meta-analysis.European journal of trauma and emergency surgery : official publication of the European Trauma Society · 2024Pooled it
- Retrograde Nailing of an Unstable Distal-Third Femoral Shaft Fracture Using Pure Indirect Reduction: A Case Report in Osteoporotic Bone.Journal of orthopaedic case reports · 2026Article
- Comparison of nail-plate and double-plate fixation in primary and periprosthetic distal femur fractures in older adults.Ulusal travma ve acil cerrahi dergisi = Turkish journal of trauma & emergency surgery : TJTES · 2026Article
- Finite element analysis, biomechanics, and clinical advantages of percutaneous medial column screw reinforced locking plate in the treatment of complex distal femoral fractures.Bone & joint research · 2026Article
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- The Influence of Fracture Defect Size on Treatment Outcomes in Distal Femur Fractures: A Comparative Study Between Lateral Locking Plate and Double Plate Fixation.Orthopaedic surgery · 2025Article
- Age-related traumatic anatomy and personalized medial incision design for calcaneal fractures in older adults using three-dimensional mapping.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2025Article
- Osteoporotic Distal Femur Fractures: An Overview.Indian journal of orthopaedics · 2025Review
- Meta-analysis of the clinical efficacy and safety of single versus dual plate in the treatment of comminuted distal femur fractures.EFORT open reviews · 2024Article
- Intraoperative Fracture during the Insertion of Advanced Locking Screws (T2 Alpha Femur Retrograde Intramedullary Nailing System): Report of Two Cases and Identifying Causes and Prevention.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Article
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Abstract
introductionWe evaluated the radiologic and clinical outcomes of a lateral incision single plate with and a single-incision double plating in elderly patients with osteoporotic distal femoral fractures. MATERIALS AND
methodsWe performed a retrospective study of 82 cases of distal femoral fractures from May 2004 to June 2018. Group A consisted of 42 patients who underwent single-plate fixation. Group B consisted of 40 patients who underwent double-plate fixation. The mean patient age was 77 years (67-87 years) and 76 years (64-86 years) in groups A and B, respectively. All patients were evaluated for procedure duration, time to union, range of knee motion, Lysholm knee score, and presence of complications.
resultsThe average procedure time was 81 min (66-92 min) and 110 min (95-120 min) in groups A and B, respectively (p = 0.33). One case in group B required bone grafting after 5 months. The average time to union was 14 weeks (9-19 weeks) and 12.2 weeks (8-19 weeks) (p = 0.63), and the mean range of knee motion was 105° (90-125°) and 110.7° (90°-130°) (p = 0.37) in groups A and B, respectively. There was no significant statistical difference between the two groups in the Lysholm knee score (p = 0.44) and knee society score (p = 0.53).
conclusionThe clinical and radiological outcomes were similar in the 2 groups. In elderly patients, double plate fixation for distal femoral fractures is an useful method for several advantages such as adequate exposure, easy manipulation, anatomical reduction and stable fixation.
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