Evaluation of the Outcome of Different Surgical Techniques in the Treatment of Distal Femur Intra-articular Fractures: A Retrospective Study

Background: A preferred surgical approach to distal femur intra-articular fractures is still controversial. Objectives: In the current study, we assessed outcome and complications of three different techniques, including screw fixation, Retrograde Intramedullary Nailing (RIN), Locking Compression Plate (LCP). Methods: total 63 patients with were included in this retrospective study. AO/OTA fracture dislocation classification was used categorize patients. Type B treated fixation type C using LCP RIN. Outcome measures, knee range motion (ROM) pain level, Results: The mean±SD age 36.7±15.7 years. types detected 22 (32.4%) 46 (67.6%) mean follow-up period 27.2±15.9 months. Mild only complication that observed 21% associated some complications, (19.4%), infection (9.7%), limited ROM (47.4%), malunion nonunion (6.5%). RIN also several (44.4%), (11.1%), (33.3%), (41.2%). comparison matched groups revealed no superiority each technique. Conclusion: Screw alone results a satisfactory treatment fractures. are variety over other.