DOI: 10.36347/sajb.2016.v04i09.002

Pages: 707-711

Distal femoral fracture with or without comminution or intra-articular extension, have always been a challenge to treat. In the elderly, where the bones are osteoporotic, hardware failure is a problem. This prospective study analyses the functional outcome of 22 cases treated with locking compression condylar plates. The OTA classification was followed. Neers’ functional scoring system was used for functional outcome analysis. All the 22 cases went on for sound union at an average of 16weeks (14 to 20weeks). For carefully selected cases, locking compression condylar plates offer stable fixation, achieving sound union and a reliably good functional knee movement.