Functional outcome of distal femur fractures treated by open reduction and internal fixation with distal femur locking compression plate

Author(s)	Dr. Sushrut Pradeep Kerkar
Country	India
Abstract	This prospective observational study aimed to evaluate the functional and radiological outcomes of 30 patients with distal femoral fractures treated with open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) using a distal femoral locking plate (DFLP) at a tertiary care centre. The patient cohort consisted predominantly of young male individuals who sustained high-energy trauma, most frequently from road traffic accidents. Patient outcomes were assessed at 6 weeks, 3 months, and 6 months post-surgery using the Sanders Scoring System. The findings demonstrated a continuous and significant improvement in all functional parameters over the study period. By the 6-month follow-up, 73.33% of patients achieved an "Excellent" Sanders score, with the remaining 26.67% achieving a "Good" score. This study concludes that ORIF with DFLP is a highly effective and reliable treatment modality for distal femoral fractures, leading to excellent functional outcomes
Keywords	distal femur, locking plate, fracture
Field	Medical / Pharmacy
Published In	Volume 8, Issue 2, March-April 2026
Published On	2026-04-09
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i02.54715

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