ROLE OF DYNAMIC COMPRESSION PLATE (DCP) IN FEMORAL SHAFT FRACTURES

Outcome of Forearm Shaft Fractures in Adults Treated by Dynamic Compression Plate (DCP)

Objective:. To evaluate the clinical and radiographic outcome after open reduction and internal fixation of the forearm diaphyseal fractures by Dynamic Compression plate (DCP). Methodoligy: We prospectively, investigated the clinical and radiographic outcome for 94 adult patients with 154 forearm shaft fractures. The study groups include 70 males, and 24 females. Patients were treated by open r...

Dynamic hip screw and compression plate fixation of ipsilateral femoral neck and shaft fractures.

PURPOSE To evaluate surgical outcomes of ipsilateral femoral neck and shaft fractures. METHODS Between April 1997 and September 2004, 29 men and 8 women (mean age, 37 years) underwent fixation of femoral neck and shaft fractures using a dynamic compression plate plus a dynamic hip screw or screws. There were 30 femoral neck and 7 pertrochanteric fractures. Functional results were assessed acc...

Proximal femoral locking compression plate for proximal femoral fractures.

PURPOSE To review short-term outcomes of proximal femoral locking compression plate (PF-LCP) fixation for proximal femoral fractures in terms of postoperative complications and failure rates. METHODS Medical records of 21 men and 5 women aged 22 to 85 (mean, 49.7) years who underwent internal fixation with the PF-LCP for proximal femoral fractures were reviewed. Younger patients (mean age, 38...

Femoral shaft fractures in children.

Femoral shaft fractures represent approximately 1.6% of all bony injuries in children. There is a first peak in early childhood and a second one in midadolescence. Although femoral shaft fractures are disabling injuries, most heal rapidly without significant complications. Traction and casting were standard treatment up to a few years ago. Duration of hospitalisation was high. Recently however,...

Role of Intramedullary Interlocking Nailing In Complex Femoral Shaft Fractures