Outcomes of Combined Distal Femur Plating and Retrograde Femur Nailing in Comminuted Distal Femur Fractures: Case Series of Seven Cases with 6 Months Follow-up
Introduction: This study evaluates the functional outcomes of combining distal femur plating with retrograde femur nailing in treating comminuted distal femur fractures. Case Report: A retrospective analysis was conducted on patients treated at a tertiary health care center from January 1, 2023, to...
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| author | Sachin Kale Shikhar Singh Arvind Vatkar Rohan Jayaram Sonali Das Ashmit Verma |
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This study evaluates the functional outcomes of combining distal femur plating with retrograde femur nailing in treating comminuted distal femur fractures.
Case Report:
A retrospective analysis was conducted on patients treated at a tertiary health care center from January 1, 2023, to November 30, 2023. The cohort comprised patients with an average age of 54.57 years (standard deviation [SD] = 13.34) and a male-to-female ratio of 3:4. The primary outcome measure was knee range of motion (ROM). At the 1.5-month follow-up, the average knee flexion was 54° (SD = 13.46). This improved to 110° (SD = 8.7) at 3 months and to 138.6° (SD = 7.34) at the 6-month follow-up. These findings indicate significant improvement in knee function over the study period. All patients showed union at fracture sites at the end of 6 months.
Conclusions:
The combination of distal femur plating and retrograde femur nailing demonstrates promising functional recovery in knee ROM for patients with comminuted distal femur fractures. This surgical approach may offer an effective strategy for enhancing post-operative outcomes in this patient population. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-d6cac86635bf432687f0cea6928cd67c2025-08-20T02:36:42ZengIndian Orthopaedic Research GroupJournal of Orthopaedic Case Reports2250-06852321-38172025-02-0115220320810.13107/jocr.2025.v15.i02.5284Outcomes of Combined Distal Femur Plating and Retrograde Femur Nailing in Comminuted Distal Femur Fractures: Case Series of Seven Cases with 6 Months Follow-upSachin KaleShikhar SinghArvind VatkarRohan JayaramSonali DasAshmit VermaIntroduction: This study evaluates the functional outcomes of combining distal femur plating with retrograde femur nailing in treating comminuted distal femur fractures. Case Report: A retrospective analysis was conducted on patients treated at a tertiary health care center from January 1, 2023, to November 30, 2023. The cohort comprised patients with an average age of 54.57 years (standard deviation [SD] = 13.34) and a male-to-female ratio of 3:4. The primary outcome measure was knee range of motion (ROM). At the 1.5-month follow-up, the average knee flexion was 54° (SD = 13.46). This improved to 110° (SD = 8.7) at 3 months and to 138.6° (SD = 7.34) at the 6-month follow-up. These findings indicate significant improvement in knee function over the study period. All patients showed union at fracture sites at the end of 6 months. Conclusions: The combination of distal femur plating and retrograde femur nailing demonstrates promising functional recovery in knee ROM for patients with comminuted distal femur fractures. This surgical approach may offer an effective strategy for enhancing post-operative outcomes in this patient population.https://jocr.co.in/wp/2025/02/01/outcomes-of-combined-distal-femur-plating-and-retrograde-femur-nailing-in-comminuted-distal-femur-fractures-case-series-of-seven-cases-with-6-months-follow-up/distal femur fracturescombined nail and platebone unionknee function |
| spellingShingle | Sachin Kale Shikhar Singh Arvind Vatkar Rohan Jayaram Sonali Das Ashmit Verma Outcomes of Combined Distal Femur Plating and Retrograde Femur Nailing in Comminuted Distal Femur Fractures: Case Series of Seven Cases with 6 Months Follow-up Journal of Orthopaedic Case Reports distal femur fractures combined nail and plate bone union knee function |
| title | Outcomes of Combined Distal Femur Plating and Retrograde Femur Nailing in Comminuted Distal Femur Fractures: Case Series of Seven Cases with 6 Months Follow-up |
| title_full | Outcomes of Combined Distal Femur Plating and Retrograde Femur Nailing in Comminuted Distal Femur Fractures: Case Series of Seven Cases with 6 Months Follow-up |
| title_fullStr | Outcomes of Combined Distal Femur Plating and Retrograde Femur Nailing in Comminuted Distal Femur Fractures: Case Series of Seven Cases with 6 Months Follow-up |
| title_full_unstemmed | Outcomes of Combined Distal Femur Plating and Retrograde Femur Nailing in Comminuted Distal Femur Fractures: Case Series of Seven Cases with 6 Months Follow-up |
| title_short | Outcomes of Combined Distal Femur Plating and Retrograde Femur Nailing in Comminuted Distal Femur Fractures: Case Series of Seven Cases with 6 Months Follow-up |
| title_sort | outcomes of combined distal femur plating and retrograde femur nailing in comminuted distal femur fractures case series of seven cases with 6 months follow up |
| topic | distal femur fractures combined nail and plate bone union knee function |
| url | https://jocr.co.in/wp/2025/02/01/outcomes-of-combined-distal-femur-plating-and-retrograde-femur-nailing-in-comminuted-distal-femur-fractures-case-series-of-seven-cases-with-6-months-follow-up/ |
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