Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Background: Distal femoral fractures are associated with high energy trauma in the youngstersand osteoporotic bones in the elderly.The present study was conducted to assess treatment outcomes of minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis (MIPO) for distal femoral fractures. Materials & Methods: 58 patients of distal femoral fractures of both genders were included. Parameters such as AO classification, causes of injury, knee score and functional score was recorded. Results: Out of 58 patients, males were 38 and females were 20. Etiology was RTA in 46, fall in 7 and physical violence in 5 cases. The difference was significant (P< 0.05).A1 was seen in 22, A2 in 8, A3 in 6, C1 in 10, C2 in 7 and C3 in 5 cases. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). The average time to union (months) was 3.2, average range of flexion was 114.6degrees, knee score was 95.2 and functional score was 91.7. Conclusion: MIPO using LCP achieves favourable biological fixation for distal femoral fractures. Superior results were found in our study.