Failure of Distal Femoral Locking Plate: Case Report

Authors

  • Ewe Juan Yeap Perlis Clinical Research Centre, Tuanku Fauziah Hospital, Kangar, Malaysia
  • Ajit Singh Deepak Prince Court Medical Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.12974/2313-0954.2014.01.01.1

Keywords:

Distal femoral fracture, plate failure, distal femoral locking compression plate, screw breakage

Abstract

The Less Invasive Stabilization System (LISS) and titanium distal femoral locking compression plate (DF-LCP) was designed by the AO Group to combine the advantages of both interlocked intra-medullary nailing and biological plating techniques in one system. The stiffness of the construct is similar to a 95° condylar plate, dynamic condylar screw, or condylar buttress plate.

We report a case of the DF-LCP and screw breakage. Early weight bearing and lack of callus consolidation precipitated failure of the implant. Non-weight bearing and early autologous bone grafting may be indicated in open distal femoral fractures.

References

Frigg, R., et al., The development of the distal femur Less Invasive Stabilization System (LISS). Injury, 2001. 32: p. SC24-SC31. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S0020-1383(01)00181-4

Schandelmaier, P., et al., Distal femoral fractures and LISS stabilization. Injury, 2001. 32: p. SC55-SC63. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S0020-1383(01)00184-X

Button, G., P. Wolinsky, and D. Hak, Failure of Less Invasive Stabilization System Plates in the Distal Femur. J Orthop Trauma, 2004. 18(8): p. 565-570. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/00005131-200409000-00015

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Published

2022-05-25

How to Cite

Yeap, E. J., & Deepak, A. S. (2022). Failure of Distal Femoral Locking Plate: Case Report. International Journal of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, 1(1), 1–4. https://doi.org/10.12974/2313-0954.2014.01.01.1

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