ArticleOTA international : the open access journal of orthopaedic trauma2024
Distal femur fractures: basic science and international perspectives.
Article in OTA international : the open access journal of orthopaedic trauma, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 9 papers.
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- Retrograde Intramedullary Nailing Versus Locking Plate Fixation in Extra-Articular Distal Femur Fractures: A Prospective Study.Journal of orthopaedic case reports · 2026Article
- Anterior clamp-assisted reduction for retrograde nailing of infra-isthmic femoral fractures: technique and preliminary results on a short case series.Trauma case reports · 2026Article
- Risk Analysis Index as a Predictor of Mortality and Failure to Rescue in Patients Undergoing Distal Femur Fracture Fixation.Indian journal of orthopaedics · 2026Article
- An integrated clinical and imaging model for predicting post-traumatic nonunion.Frontiers in medicine · 2026Article
- Influence of fracture morphology and working length on shear motion and construct stiffness in osteosynthesis constructs.European journal of trauma and emergency surgery : official publication of the European Trauma Society · 2025Review
- 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
- Comparison of trabecular bone microarchitecture between older males with and without a running habit: A cross-sectional study.Journal of exercise science and fitness · 2025Article
- Emerging Trends in Distal Femur Fracture Treatment Modalities - A Narrative Review.Journal of orthopaedic case reports · 2025Article
- Retrograde Intramedullary Nailing vs. Lateral Locking Plate Fixation for Distal Femur Fractures: Which Technique is Superior?Orthopedic reviews · 2025Article
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Abstract
Distal femur fractures are challenging injuries to manage, and complication rates remain high. This article summarizes the international and basic science perspectives regarding distal femoral fractures that were presented at the 2022 Orthopaedic Trauma Association Annual Meeting. We review a number of critical concepts that can be considered to optimize the treatment of these difficult fractures. These include biomechanical considerations for distal femur fixation constructs, emerging treatments to prevent post-traumatic arthritis, both systemic and local biologic treatments to optimize nonunion management, the relative advantages and disadvantages of plate versus nail versus dual-implant constructs, and finally important factors which determine outcomes. A robust understanding of these principles can significantly improve success rates and minimize complications in the treatment of these challenging injuries.
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