The oral and maxillofacial regions have complex anatomical structures and different tissue
types, which have vital health and aesthetic functions. Biodegradable metals (BMs) is a …

Distal femur fractures account for 4-6% of osteoporosis related fractures of the femur in the
elderly population. They represent a relevant cause of morbidity and mortality in the geriatric …

Introduction After surgery for distal femur fractures in elderly patients, weight-bearing is
commonly restricted. Immediate non-restrictive weight-bearing might have beneficial effects …

Purpose Nonunion is the most frequent cause of reoperation and is associated with high
morbidity after distal femur fracture (DFF). We examined the rates of nonunion requiring …

Objectives: To determine patient, fracture, and construct related risk factors associated with
nonunion of distal femur fractures. Design: Retrospective cohort study. Setting: Academic …

Introduction Nail dynamization is one of the proposed surgical options to manage femoral
shaft non-union. This study aims to assess the efficacy and the ideal timing for dynamization …

The number of geriatric patients is increasing. These patients exhibit specific characteristics,
which influence the type of fracture care. Many patients have comorbidities, which make …

Objectives Dual plate fixation has been reported to be effective in the treatment of
comminuted distal femur fractures (DFFs). However, optimized use of the medial plate and …

Osteoporotic fractures of the femur are associated with poor healing, disability, reduced
quality of life, and high mortality rates within 1 year. Moreover, osteoporotic fractures of the …

Objectives: To evaluate mechanical treatment failure in a large patient cohort sustaining a
distal femur fracture treated with a distal femoral locking plate (DFLP). Design: This …