Failure of Distal Femoral Locking Plate: Case Report
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.12974/2313-0954.2014.01.01.1Keywords:
Distal femoral fracture, plate failure, distal femoral locking compression plate, screw breakageAbstract
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.
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