Functional and Radiological Outcome of Supracondylar Femoral Fractures

Background: Young adults involved in high-velocity traffic accidents and older patients with osteoporotic bone and many comorbidities are at risk for supracondylar femur fractures.About 4-6% of and less than 1% of all femoral fractures are said to be caused by supracondylar femur fractures.Despite the advancement of treatment modalities and operating techniques along with surgical implants, the fracture of the supracondylar femur is highly debatable regarding the choice of implants.The present study assessed radiological and functional outcomes of supracondylar femur fractures treated with different modalities and evaluated the clinical outcomes and associated complications of supracondylar femur types of fractures.Methods: This randomized prospective cohort study was conducted on 45 patients with supracondylar femur fractures in the Department of Orthopaedics, Traumatology, and Rehabilitation Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Medical College, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India, from December 2019 to September 2021.Clinical and radiological parameters were studied, and a functional evaluation was performed at 12 months.Results: A distal femur locking plate is a good and stable fixation system for supracondylar femur fractures.It provides considerable stability and helps mobilise patients even with comminuted supracondylar femur fractures. Conclusion:The study revealed that managing patients with supracondylar femur fracture, with plating can result in better radiological and functional outcomes with fewer complications.To achieve satisfactory results, precise positioning and fixation are necessary.