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Case Report
Distal femur fractures, when double plate is mandatory: A case report
1 MD, Department of Orthopaedics, Centro Hospitalar de Leiria, 2410-197 Leiria, Portugal
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Article ID: 100022O03NM2024
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Maia NJAB, Marto É, Rodrigues F, Oliveira F, Silva JD, Caetano JP. Distal femur fractures, when double plate is mandatory: A case report. Edorium J Orthop 2024;9(1):5–8.ABSTRACT
Introduction: Distal femoral fractures pose significant challenges in terms of surgical management due to their complex anatomy and potential for non-union.
Case Report: This article presents a case study of a 44-year-old male patient who sustained an open comminuted distal femur fracture following a road accident, highlighting the treatment approach and outcomes. Definitive treatment involved the use of both lateral and medial distal femoral plates, employing a double approach.
Conclusion: The discussion emphasizes the importance of addressing factors such as medial metaphyseal comminution and osteoporosis in achieving stable fixation and reducing the risk of failure. The utilization of double plates is advocated as a mean to stabilize both distal femoral columns, thereby enhancing stability and promoting successful outcomes in challenging fractures.
Keywords: Distal femur fracture, Double approach, Medial plate, Trauma
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Author Contributions
Nuno José Abrantes Botelho Mai - Substantial contributions to conception and design, Acquisition of data, Analysis of data, Interpretation of data, Drafting the article, Final approval of the version to be published
Érica Marto - Drafting the article, Final approval of the version to be published
Francisco Rodrigues - Acquisition of data, Revising it critically for important intellectual content, Final approval of the version to be published
Fernando Oliveira - Acquisition of data, Revising it critically for important intellectual content, Final approval of the version to be published
João Diogo Silva - Acquisition of data, Revising it critically for important intellectual content, Final approval of the version to be published
João Pedro Caetano - Substantial contributions to conception and design, Revising it critically for important intellectual content, Final approval of the version to be published
Guaranter of SubmissionThe corresponding author is the guarantor of submission.
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Consent StatementWritten informed consent was obtained from the patient for publication of this article.
Data AvailabilityAll relevant data are within the paper and its Supporting Information files.
Conflict of InterestAuthors declare no conflict of interest.
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