The study of results of retrograde nailing vs. distal femur locking plate in distal one-third femur fractures

Abstract

Introduction: Distal femoral fractures account for 7% of all femoral fractures, predominant in young 
males following high energy trauma. Both operative modalities including retrograde nailing and distal 
femur locking plate are being used with varying successes. 
Aim: our aim is to study clinical, radiological and functional outcome of retrograde nailing vs distal 
femur plating. 
Material and method: The study carried out between April 2021 and December 2022. Total of 24 
patients with distal one-third femur fracture treated. Out of total 12 patients were treated with retrograde 
nailing and 12 patients were treated with distal femur plating. Out of all patient 16 patients were male 
and 8 patients were female. Average age in nailing group is 43.6 years and in nailing group it is 42.8 
years.