A Prospective Study on the Functional Outcome in Supracondylar Fracture of Femur Internally Fixed Using Locking Compression Condylar Plates

Abstract

Introduction: Distal femur fractures include fractures of the supracondylar and intercondylar region and are relatively common injuries. The goals of treatment follow AO principles of anatomic reduction of the articular surface, restoration of limb alignment, length, and rotation. Despite improvements in implant design, management of distal femur fractures remains a challenge; fractures are often comminuted, intra-articular, and involve osteoporotic bone, making fixation challenging to achieve.

Purpose: The aim of the study is to Prospective Analysis of Functional Outcome in Supra Condylar Fractures of Femur Internally Fixed Using Locking Compression Condylar Plates at the department of orthopaedics and traumatology, Vinayaka Missions Kirupananda Variyar Medical College Salem between the years November 2020 to November 2022.

Materials and Method: This prospective study is an analysis of functional outcome of 30 cases of displaced distal femoral fractures.

Results: In the study, 53.1% had excellent outcome, 40.2% with good outcome and 6.7% with unsatisfactory outcome.

Conclusion: A Satisfactory functional outcome can be obtained for a great majority of patients with most of the supracondylar femur fractures treated with locking compression condylar plates.