ABSTRACT A combination treatment using a retrograde intramedullary (IM) nail and a
lateral locking plate has scarcely been described in distal femur fracture treatment. In this …

Objective: The aim of this study was to compare retrograde intramedullary nailing (RIMN)
and bridge plating for the treatment of extra-articular distal femur fractures. Methods: The …

Complete articular distal femur fractures can provide challenges for internal fixation due to
metaphyseal comminution, intra-articular involvement, osteoporotic bone, and unopposed …

Distal femur fractures occur in a periarticular fracture pattern and disproportionately afflict an
aging population. Although the goals of treatment have not changed, the emergence of new …

Objectives: To determine whether nail plate constructs have lower rates of reoperation to
promote bone healing than lateral locking plates in the treatment of distal femur fractures …

Objectives: Fractures of the distal femur are severe injuries that present many clinical
challenges. Nonunion, delayed union, implant failure, and the need for secondary …

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 …

Distal femur fractures in the elderly have been historically treated with locked plating or
retrograde intramedullary nailing with good, reliable results. However, in certain more …

Objectives: To determine the effect of linking the intramedullary nail and the laterally applied
locking plate to treat comminuted distal femur fractures and allow for immediate weight …

Given known failure rates after lateral plating of distal femur fractures, there is an increasing
interest in augmenting fixation to improve outcomes. The addition of medial plates or …