Aims Fractures of the distal femur are an important cause of morbidity. Their optimal
management remains controversial. Contemporary implants include angular-stable …

Objectives This feasibility study and process evaluation assessed the likely success of a
definitive trial of intramedullary fixation with locked retrograde nails versus extramedullary …

Introduction Distal femur fractures make up< 1% of all fractures and 3–6% of all femur
fractures. In the literature, both intramedullary nailing (IMN) and locked plating (LP) have …

Objectives Distal femoral fractures occur in patients with osteoporotic bone and also as a
consequence of high energy trauma. The recognised treatment options include closed or …

Surgical fixation of distal femur fractures in geriatric patients is an evolving topic. Unlike hip
fractures, treatment strategies for distal femur fractures are ill-defined and lack substantive …

Background The burden of orthopaedic trauma in the developing world is substantial and
disproportionate. SIGN Fracture Care International is a nonprofit organization that has …

Fractures of the distal femur, even those with articular extension, are well suited to surgical
fixation with modern precontoured anatomic plates and nails. Numerous adjuvant …

In the elderly, low-energy distal femur fractures (native or periprosthetic) can be devastating
injuries, carrying high rates of morbidity and mortality, comparable with the hip fracture …

Introduction Distal femoral fractures are rare and serious. Along with traditional internal
fixation, new, dedicated hardware have appeared (distal nails, locked plating). We report the …

Aims Fractures of the distal femur can be challenging to manage and are on the increase in
the elderly osteoporotic population. Management with casting or bracing can unacceptably …