DOI: 10.36347/sjams.2021.v09i03.022

Pages: 401-403

Objective: In this study our main goal is to evaluate the outcome of management of distal third femoral shaft fractures with retrograde Fin nailing. Method: This prospective observational study was carried out at National Institute of Traumatology and Orthopedic Rehabilitation (NITOR), Dhaka from June 2007 to December 2008. Results: During the study, after operation 70% patients stayed in hospital for 2-3 weeks only where only 30% patients stayed in hospital for 3-4 weeks. All patients seem to be satisfied from the treatment 100%. 50% patients found to excellent, 40% to good and only 10% to fair. 30% had 1-2 cm quadriceps atrophy and 20% had 2-3cm quadriceps atrophy. 50% returned to full activity, 40% returned to preinjury level with mild limitation, 10% had moderate symptom with routine activity. Conclusion: Distal femoral shaft fracture management is a challenge to the orthopedic surgeons. Closed retrograde fin nailing in distal femoral shaft fracture shows effective management to the patients.