Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research ›› 2017, Vol. 21 ›› Issue (11): 1718-1722.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.2095-4344.2017.11.014

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Augmentation plating and single plating for lower and distal femoral fractures with medial comminution   

Wu Yong-wei1, Rui Yong-jun1, Gu San-jun1, Sun Zhen-zhong1, Yin Qu-dong1, Zhou Zi-hong2   

  1. 1Department of Orthopedics, Wuxi No. 9 People’s Hospital, Wuxi 214062, Jiangsu Province, China; 2Department of Orthopedics, Wuxi People’s Hospital, Wuxi 214000, Jiangsu Province, China
  • Revised:2017-01-15 Online:2017-04-18 Published:2017-05-06
  • Contact: Rui Yong-jun, M.D., Chief physician, Professor, Department of Orthopedics, Wuxi No. 9 People’s Hospital, Wuxi 214062, Jiangsu Province, China
  • About author:Wu Yong-wei, Associate chief physician, Department of Orthopedics, Wuxi No. 9 People’s Hospital, Wuxi 214062, Jiangsu Province, China

Abstract:

BACKGROUND: Lateral locking plate is a classical fixation method to treat lower and distal femoral fractures. However, the incidences of delayed healing, nonunion, plate extubation, and internal fixation rupture exceed 20% after internal fixation.

OBJECTIVE: To compare the effectiveness of augmentation plating and single plating for distal and lower femoral fractures with medial comminution.
METHODS: Totally 60 patients of lower and distal femoral fractures with medial comminution treated with open reduction and plate fixation were divided into augmentation plating (treatment group, 28 cases) and single lateral plating (control group, 32 cases). We observed the operation time and blood loss, recorded the out-off-bed rehabilitation time, full weight bearing time and complication. The functionary recovery of knee joint was evaluated according to Schatzker-Lambert method for distal femoral fractures in final follow-up.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: (1) All patients were followed for at least 12 months. All incisions were healed by first intention. (2) The operation time and blood loss in the treatment group were greater than those in the control group (P < 0.05). (3) The healing time (3.11±0.31 months), out-off-bed rehabilitation time (4.36±0.91 weeks), full weight bearing time (3.67±0.62 months), complication (0) and excellent and good rate of knee functionary recovery (100%) in the treatment group were better than those in the control group [(5.65±2.33), (7.25±1.02), (6.03±2.61) months, 8, 65.6%] (P < 0.05). (4) Although augmentation plating for treatment of lower and distal femoral fractures with medial comminution prolongs operation time and increases surgical blood loss, the results including the healing rate, complication and satisfaction rate are superior to those treated with single lateral plating. 

中国组织工程研究杂志出版内容重点:人工关节;骨植入物;脊柱骨折;内固定;数字化骨科;组织工程

Key words: Femoral Fractures, Internal Fixators, Plate, Tissue Engineering

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