DOI: 10.36347/sjams.2021.v09i03.021

Pages: 398-400

Objective: In this study our main goal is to evaluate the clinical profile of distal third femoral shaft fractures patients. Method: This prospective observational study was carried out at National Institute of Traumatology and Orthopedic Rehabilitation (NITOR), Dhaka from June 2007 to December 2008. Where a total of 10 patients with distal femoral fractures were selected and treated with open reduction and internal fixation were included in the study. Result: During the study, most of the patients belong to 30-39 years age group and 80% were male. Highest number of patients had right side involvement (60%). (90%) had sustained high-energy trauma while only 10% suffered low-energy trauma. Also, 50% were operated upon within 1-2 weeks of injury. Conclusion: From our result we can conclude that, most of the patients had right side involvement and majority had sustained high-energy trauma. Early surgery, closed reduction, at least two screws in each fragment and early post-operative knee mobilization are essential for good outcome in patients.