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. 2021 Apr 1;35(4):e148-e152.
doi: 10.1097/BOT.0000000000001869.

Technical Trick: Dual Plate Fixation of Periprosthetic Distal Femur Fractures

Suman Medda  1 , Raymond B Kessler, Jason J Halvorson, Holly T Pilson, Sharon Babcock, Eben A Carroll
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Technical Trick: Dual Plate Fixation of Periprosthetic Distal Femur Fractures

Suman Medda et al. J Orthop Trauma. .

Abstract

Treatment of periprosthetic distal femur fractures remains challenging due to assuring adequate distal fixation. Traditional treatment options include lateral locked plating and retrograde nailing, although recently dual implant constructs have been explored with promising results. Allowing immediate weight-bearing in this patient population has benefits with regards to rehabilitation and outcome. Recent literature has focused on nail-plate constructs, however plate-plate constructs are preferred at our institution as they do not require arthroplasty component compatibility, facilitate the coronal plane reduction, and allow for immediate weight-bearing.

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Conflict of interest statement

S. Medda holds stock in Clovis Oncology and has received educational support from Zimmer Biomet. J. J. Halvorson is a consultant for Smith and Nephew. H. T. Pilson is a paid presenter for Medtronic. E. A. Carroll is a consultant for DePuy Synthes, Smith and Nephew, and Globus and receives research support from DePuy Synthes and Smith and Nephew. The remaining authors report no conflict of interest.

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