| Issue |
SICOT-J
Volume 1, 2015
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|---|---|---|
| Article Number | 31 | |
| Number of page(s) | 4 | |
| Section | Lower Limb | |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1051/sicotj/2015034 | |
| Published online | 01 December 2015 | |
Research Article
Retrograde nailing for distal femur fractures in the elderly
Department of Orthopaedics, Peterborough and Stamford Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Peterborough City Hospital, Bretton Gate, PE3 9GZ
Peterborough, UK
* Corresponding author: jgiddie@gmail.com
Received:
10
July
2015
Accepted:
2
November
2015
Introduction: We report the results of treating a series of 56 fractures in 54 elderly patients with a distal femur fracture with a retrograde femoral nail.
Methods: Fifty-four of the nails were inserted percutaneously with a closed reduction. After surgery all patients were allowed to weight bear as tolerated. Four fractures were supported in a temporary external splint.
Results: The mean age of patients was 80.6 years (range 51–103 years), 52/54 (96%) were females. There were no cases of nail related complications and no re-operations were required. One patient was lost to follow up. The 30-day mortality was 5/54 (9.3%) and the one year mortality was 17/54 (31.5%).
Conclusions: Distal femoral nail fixation provides a good method of fixation allowing immediate mobilisation for this group of patients.
Key words: Distal femur fracture / Retrograde nail / Union / Complications / Mortality
© The Authors, published by EDP Sciences, 2015
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