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ArticleBMJ case reports2024

Achieving torsional stability of distal femur fractures through a single approach using 90-90 construct.

Sanjay R Agarwala, Mayank Vijayvargiya, Avinashdev Devmani Upadhyay

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Sanjay R AgarwalaOrthopedics, PD Hinduja National Hospital and Medical Research Centre, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India drsa2011@gmail.com.
Mayank VijayvargiyaOrthopedics, PD Hinduja National Hospital and Medical Research Centre, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
Avinashdev Devmani UpadhyayOrthopaedics, PD Hinduja National Hospital and Medical Research Centre, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.

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Abstract

Distal femoral fractures (DFFs) are frequently characterised by significant comminution, osteoporosis, high implant failure, insufficient fixation because of a shortened distal part, non-union, malunion, and poor outcome. Our report presents two cases treated with dual plating in a 90-90 construct to achieve torsional stability. DFF fixation by dual plating in a 90-90 configuration proved to be a superior fixation similar to 90-90 plating for distal humerus fracture, since 90-90 plate fixation had significantly greater torque to failure load and has more resistance to torsional loading. Two cases of distal femur non-union with implant failure were treated utilising a double plating. These non-union cases exhibited radiological healing and knee range of motion at a mean follow-up of 6 months. This technique offers a modified way of treating these difficult non-union cases through a single incision, providing mechanical stability conducive to fracture healing.

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Bone PlatesFemoral FracturesFracture Fixation, InternalAgedFemaleFemoral Fractures, DistalFracture HealingFractures, UnunitedHumansMaleMiddle AgedRadiographyOrthopaedic and trauma surgeryOrthopaedics

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PMID39379300
PMCPMC11481155

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