Bimalleolar fractures are common injuries, and stable fracture patterns can be treated conservatively, while complicated, unstable fractures would require surgical intervention. This study aimed to evaluate the functional outcome following ORIF (Open reduction and internal fixation) of these fractures. This was a study of 30 patients with bimalleolar fractures who presented between January 2013 to January 2016 treated with ORIF with a follow-up period of 3 years. Functional outcome was performed with the AOFAS (American Orthopaedic Foot and ankle society) score. The mean age of the patients was 41.6 years. There was a female preponderance seen in our study with the left side being more commonly affected. The mean time to fracture union was 12.13 weeks, and we had excellent outcomes in 18 patients, good in 10, while two patients had a fair result. We did not lose any of our patients to follow up. All of our patients were happy with the functional outcome achieved. No significant complications were seen in our study. ORIF in bimalleolar fractures enables restoration of the ankle mortise to an anatomical position and facilitates early mobilization of the ankle resulting in good functional outcomes.

Fractures of the distal femur are high-velocity injuries and are associated with factors such as fracture comminution and osteoporosis, especially in elderly individuals which are quite challenging to manage. Various implants and techniques are available for the surgical management of these fractures. This study was performed to evaluate the functional outcome of these fractures following ORIF (Open reduction and internal fixation) with the DFLP (Distal femoral locking plate). Thirty patients with distal femoral intraarticular fractures who presented between February 2013 to February 2016 were managed by ORIF with DFLP and were followed up for three years. Functional evaluation was performed using the Neers scoring system. The average age of the patients was 38.06 years ranging from 22 to 64 years. There were twenty-one males, and nine females seen in our study with the right side being more commonly affected. We achieved a 100% union rate in our series with the meantime to fracture union being 12.86 weeks. We had excellent results in 65% of patients and satisfactory results in 35% of patients with minimal complications. ORIF with the DFLP is a unique biological fixation option in intraarticular fractures of the distal femur, and it provides for reasonable rates of fracture union and an excellent functional outcome with minimal complications.

Intertrochanteric fractures are quite common in the elderly age group due to the osteoporotic nature of the bone. Unstable fracture patterns are challenging to treat and would require an implant which would address the requirements. This study was performed to evaluate the functional outcome following management of these fractures with PFLP (Proximal femoral locking plate). Thirty patients with unstable intertrochanteric fractures who presented between January 2012 to January 2015 were managed by ORIF (Open reduction and internal fixation) with PFLP and were followed up for three years. Functional assessment was performed using the Harris hip score. There was a female preponderance seen in our study with the left side being more commonly affected. The most common mode of injury was slip and fall, and Boyd and Griffin type 3 was the most common fracture type seen. The mean Harris hip score was 83.6(82-95). We were able to achieve a 100% union rate in our series with minimal complications.ORIF with PFLP is a good treatment option in the management of unstable intertrochanteric fractures and gives good rates of union and functional outcomes.

Fractures of the patella account for 1% of all fractures and can be managed by both conservative and surgical means. By this study, we aimed to evaluate the functional outcome following ORIF (Open reduction and internal fixation) of transverse patellar fractures with TBW (Tension band wiring). Thirty patients with patellar fractures who presented between June 2011 to June 2014 were managed surgically and were followed up for three years. Functional analysis was performed using the Lysholm scoring system. The patients in our study had a mean age of 42.86 years ranging from 19 to 71 years. There were 18 males and 12 females in our study with the right knee being more commonly affected. The mean surgical time was 57.66 minutes ranging from 45 to 70 minutes, and the average blood loss was 180.5 ml ranging from 160 to 210 ml We were able to achieve a 100% union rate in our series with the average time to fracture union being 11.83 weeks. The mean Lysholm score was 87.80±11.20. All patients were satisfied with the functional outcome and were able to return to activities of work and daily living to the best possible extent. ORIF with TBW is an effective treatment option in the management of transverse fractures of the patella, and it gives good radiological and functional outcomes to the patients.

Fractures of the distal humerus are quite challenging due to the nature of the fracture. They are compounded by factors such as gross and osteoporosis, especially in the elderly age group. This study was performed to evaluate the functional outcome following ORIF (Open reduction and internal fixation) of these fractures with orthogonal plating. Thirty patients with complex fractures of the distal humerus who presented between April 2011 to April 2014 were managed with ORIF with orthogonal plating. They were followed up for three years. Functional evaluation was performed using the MEPS (Mayo elbow performance score) and the DASH score (Disabilities of arm, shoulder and hand). The right elbow was more commonly affected, as seen in 16 patients, and the most common mode of injury was road traffic accidents. The average time to fracture union was 11.6 weeks. The mean MEPS score was 88.5±11.6 with 85.6% of patients having a good or excellent outcome, and the mean DASH score was 23.2 points. ORIF with orthogonal plating of complex distal humerus fractures provides a stable fixation construct and gives good functional outcomes to the patient.