Outcomes of dual plating for unstable distal femoral fractures: a subgroup comparison between periprosthetic and non-periprosthetic fractures.

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Department of Orthopedic Surgery, College of Medicine, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan, 88 Olympic-ro 43-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul, 05505, Republic of South Korea.

Published: November 2022


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Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate the outcomes of dual plating for unstable distal femoral fractures via a subgroup analysis between periprosthetic and non-periprosthetic fractures.

Methods: This retrospective cohort study analyzed the outcomes of dual plating for unstable distal femoral fractures among 49 consecutive patients (43 women and 6 men) enrolled from July 2008 to August 2020. The patients were divided into periprosthetic (group P, n = 29) and non-periprosthetic (group N, n = 20) groups. The radiographic outcomes included the mechanical lateral distal femoral angle (mLDFA) and union rate based on the computed tomography findings. The clinical parameters included the knee range of motion and knee society score (KSS).

Results: The mean patient age was 71.1 years, and the average follow-up period was 37 months (range, 12-138 months). Union was achieved in 47 patients (96%). The average final mLDFA was 90.5° in group P and 88.3° in group N. The average final knee range of motion was 130° in group P and 107° in group N. The average final KSS was 73.8 in group P and 87.1 in group N.

Conclusion: Dual plating for distal femoral fractures yielded an excellent union rate and limb alignment with a low complication rate.

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