Ipsilateral proximal and shaft femoral fractures treated with bridge-link type combined fixation system.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Although many treatments for ipsilateral proximal and shaft femoral fractures have been developed, controversy exists regarding their optimal management. The purpose of this retrospective study was to discuss the effectiveness of the bridge-link type combined fixation system (BCFS) and evaluate functional outcomes in treating patients with these complex fractures.

Patients and methods

We retrospectively reviewed 14 cases of ipsilateral proximal and shaft femoral fractures treated from January 2012 to December 2016. All cases were treated by BCFS combined with minimally invasive percutaneous plate osteosynthesis (MIPPO). Clinical and radiographic data were collected during regular post-operative follow-up visits. Functional outcomes were determined according to the

SUBMITTER: Kang L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7488305 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature