Outcome of Distal Femur Fracture Treated with Lateral Plate

Background: Distal femur fractures (DFFs) are either classified as supracondylar or intercondylar fractures and hence display a bimodal distribution in those men in their youth who experience it as high-impact trauma; in old patients, it is simply due to a fall of low energy.These fractures are tedious to handle as they come with numerous comorbidities in old patients and possible longterm joint damage in the child.To evaluate the outcome of the management of distal femur fracture using the lateral plate.Methods: This prospective, 60-patient study was conducted at a hospital among patients aged 19 to 70 years with distal femoral fractures treated by a locking compression plate.The inclusion criteria were clinically diagnosed distal femur fracture with or without osteoporotic changes, both closed and open types I and II.Exclusion criteria considered patients younger than 19 years, open type III, and pre-existing infection or deformity.Follow-up was performed for six months post-treatment.Results: The radiological union was noted in 80% of the patients within 12 weeks.Range of motion results were very encouraging, with 55% of the patients achieving 120-140 degrees of motion and 40% between 100-120 degrees, while only 5% had less than 100 degrees.Regarding functional results, 75% of the patients were graded as having excellent knee function, and none were graded as poor. Conclusion:The study has concluded that managing distal femoral fractures using locking compression plates is highly effective, leading to favorable outcomes in both radiological union and functional recovery.