Supercutaneous Plating Technique: A Case Report of Locking Plate Used as an External Fixator

Introduction: Open fracture is one of the most common and challenging healthcare problem in orthopedic practice1.Despite improvements implant design, management open fractures remain a challenge for surgeon. Locked compression plates (LCP) have advantages angular stability from locking-head mechanism less irritation when compared with traditional external fixators due to their low profiles. Here case report same. Case Report: A 50-year-old lady, municipal worker by occupation, came casualty alleged history road traffic accident injury right thigh knee. Plain radiograph femur knee revealed supracondylar femur. As definitive treatment, patient underwent reduction supercutaneous plating. Skin grafting was done wound over distal thigh. The External fixation plate removed after 6 weeks ROM 0 100 degree flexion achieved year. Conclusion: can be treated using LCP plates, which are safe, reliable acceptable functional outcomes minimal complication rates. Its also include ease performing surgery removing healing. Keywords: Supercutaneous plating, LCP- locking plate, fixator