Acta Chir Orthop Traumatol Cech. 2026; 93(2):86-93

Dual Plating Through a Single Anterior Approach for Distal Femoral FracturesPůvodní práce

NADIR ÖZKAYIN, CAN YENER, OMAR ALJASIM
Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Ege University Medical Faculty Hospital. İzmir, Turkey

Purpose of the study
Comminuted distal femoral fractures and very low periprosthetic fractures present significant treatment challenges, which are commonly associated with nonunion and varus collapse. Dual plating has emerged as an effective solution to address these issues. The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical outcomes of osteosynthesis with double plates through a single anterior incision.

Material and Methods
Forty-nine patients (38 females, 11 males, mean age 65.7 ± 16.2 years, range 23–90 years) were included. The study comprised 18 acute distal femoral fractures (AO/OTA 33-C2/C3), 15 acute periprosthetic fractures (Su classification 2–3), and 16 distal femoral nonunions (13 with a history of acute distal femoral fractures and 3 with periprosthetic fractures). Demographic data, hospitalization time, follow-up duration, union time, and complications were assessed.

Results
The mean hospitalization time was 5.5 ± 3 days, with a mean follow-up of 13.6 ± 10.3 months (range 6–42 months). All fractures healed with a mean union time of 4.8 ± 1.6 months. Union times were 4.2 ± 1.5 months for distal femoral fractures, 4.1 ± 1 months for periprosthetic fractures, and 5.8 ± 1.5 months for nonunion fractures. Complications included one implant failure after a fall, one intraoperative vascular injury, and two superficial infections.

Conclusions
Dual plating through a single anterior incision is a reliable technique for comminuted distal femoral fractures, very low periprosthetic fractures, and distal femoral nonunion. It provides stable fixation, promotes early healing, and minimizes soft tissue complications.

Klíčová slova: Key words: distal femoral fracture, dual plating, anterior approach.

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