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Double Plating Fixation vs. Distal Femoral Replacement for Distal Femoral Fracture in Geriatrics

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May 2023

Double Plating Fixation vs. Distal Femoral Replacement for Distal Femoral Fracture in Geriatrics

Vol: 303| Issue: 5| Number:6| ISSN#: 2564-2537
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1

Double Plating Fixation vs Distal Femoral Replacement in the Management of Distal Femoral Fractures in Geriatric Patients.

Arthroplast Today. 2023 Mar 14;20: 101113.

Contributing Authors:
AGMK Gendya EH El-Zaher ZM Zakaria MES Awad RGEA Metwaly

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Synopsis

34 geriatric patients with distal femoral fractures were randomized to receive double plating fixation (n=18) or distal femoral replacement (n=16). Outcomes of interest included functional, radiological, and safety outcomes measured up to 12 months. Range of motion at 1 month was better in the replacement group. However, KSS knee scores and range of motion at 12 months were significantly better in...

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