Pitfalls in Distal Femur Fracture Fixation and a Literature Review

Abstract

Distal femur fracture is a critical fracture. It affects knee joint, which needs a wide range of motion. On the other hand, it is a weight bearing joint and needs stability for tolerating the weight of body. For achieving better results, it is necessary to have preoperative planning. It needs high quality radiography and a CT scan. Locking plates has good results in distal femoral fracture fixation. There are some pitfalls in reduction and fixation of distal femoral fractures. Attention to details is the key for success in these fractures.