ArticleAnnals of medicine and surgery (2012)2022
Stable internal fixation with dual plate technique for osteoporotic distal femur fractures.
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- Preliminary retrospective analysis of combined retrograde tibial intramedullary nail and lateral less invasive stabilization system for distal femoral fractures.The Journal of international medical research · 2025Article
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- Cortical bone thickness on preoperative CT scans as predictor of bone quality in distal femur fractures: a retrospective study in Caucasians.Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery · 2024Article
- Weight-bearing Guidelines for Common Geriatric Upper and Lower Extremity Fractures.Current osteoporosis reports · 2023Review
- Cinematic rendering improves the AO/OTA classification of distal femur fractures compared to volume rendering: a retrospective single-center study.Frontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology · 2023Article
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Abstract
backgroundOsteoporotic distal femur fractures are difficult in terms of fracture treatment and recovery. We hypothesized that the minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis (MIPO) with dual plate technique increased fixation stability and encouraged early mobilization and return to pre-fracture activity. MATERIAL AND
methodsBetween 2016 and 2019, 22 patients were treated with the dual plate technique for osteoporotic distal femur fractures. To evaluate the clinical outcome, the modified Western Ontario and McMaster Universities (WOMAC) score, Tegner activity score, knee range of motion (ROM), time to pain free full weight bearing from operation and patient satisfaction score were used. To evaluate the radiological outcome, the time to radiological union and varus or valgus angulation were measured.
resultsThe mean modified WOMAC score was 37.0 ± 6.5 (range, 26-42). There was no significant difference between preoperative and postoperative Tegner activity score (
conclusionMIPO with the dual plate technique can provide rigid fixation for osteoporotic distal femur fractures. This stable and rigid fixation may allow early mobilization and return to pre-fracture activity.
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