Primary ilizarov external fixation in open grade III type C distal femur fractures: Our experience.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Open comminuted distal femur fractures are notorious for septic or aseptic non-union. The recommended fixed angle distal femur locking plate in such situations can lead to a septic non-union due to its extensive approach and further periosteal stripping. Supracondylar nails, though have a minimally invasive approach, are not suitable for type C2 and C3 (AO/ASIF) fractures. A monolateral fixator as damage control followed by plating may be recommended. But if wound healing is delayed it results in difficult articular reduction, poor alignment and a stiff knee. We therefore used ilizarov circular external fixators (ICEF) for such open fractures (type C1, C2 and C3) and analysed its radiological and functional outcomes.

Materials and methods

25 male patients, with

SUBMITTER: Kumar R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6738496 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Sep-Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature