Functional outcome of complex proximal femur fractures treated with proximal femoral locking plate
Journal Title: Medpulse International Journal of Orthopedics - Year 2018, Vol 6, Issue 1
Abstract
Background: Subtrochanteric femur fractures are the most devastating injuries and are one of the leading causes of hospital admissions. Proximal femur locking compression plate (PF-LCP) represents a feasible alternative for the treatment of unstable subtrochanteric fractures. Aim: To study the functional outcome of complex proximal femur fractures treated with proximal femoral locking plate. Material and Methods: This study was conducted on 20 admitted adult patients with complex proximal femur fractures with communition and osteoporosis. The fractures were classified by Boyd and Griffin classification along with Seinshemier’s classification. The functional outcome was evaluated by Harris hip score. Results: The mean time for full weight bearing was 16 weeks and 90% of cases showed bony union at 6 months follow up. Good to excellent results were seen in 95% of cases (functional outcome). Conclusion: Proximal femoral LCP is a satisfactory method of treatment in subtrochanteric femur fractures with comminution and osteoporosis
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L Y Sathyanarayana, R V Adhiyaman
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