Original Research Article
Year: 2017 | Month: February | Volume: 7 | Issue: 2 | Pages: 88-93
To Study the Functional Outcome of Locking Compression Plate in Metaphyseal Fractures
Saraf Ambarish Audumber1, Qureshi Faisal2, Sharma Gaurav Mahesh3, Naik Lokesh Gudda4
1Consultant, Godrej Hospital, Ghatkopar, Mumbai-400086, Maharashtra, India
2MS Orthopaedics, Clinical Associate, Sir HN Reliance foundation Hospital, Prarthana Samaj, Girgaon, Mumbai-400004, Maharashtra, India.
3MS Orthopaedics, Clinical Associate, Sir HN Reliance foundation Hospital, Prarthana Samaj, Girgaon, Mumbai-400004, Maharashtra, India.
4D.Ortho, DNB Ortho, Clinical Associate, Sir HN Reliance foundation Hospital, Prarthana Samaj, Girgaon, Mumbai-400004, Maharashtra, India.
Corresponding Author: Sharma Gaurav Mahesh
ABSTRACT
Introduction- LCP has revolutionized the treatment of metaphyseal fractures by overcoming the few drawbacks of conventional plating system. It offers the possibility of inserting conventional and locking head screws into the specially designed combination holes. We aimed to study the nature of fracture union in fractures treated with the LCP and to analyze any complications arising out of this system. Materials and Methods- 60 closed metaphyseal fractures of Tibia, Humerus, Distal femur and Distal radius were included in the study. Compound and pathological fractures were excluded. Results: The mean age of the patient was 49.4 years. All the fractures were classified as per the AO classification system. Majority of the cases were proximal humerus fractures. The average duration of surgery was 90±15.5mins. The average time for fracture union was 16±4.8 weeks in majority of the patients. There was 2 (3.33%) cases of superficial infection which responded well with oral antibiotics. There was 1 (1.66%) case of non-union of proximal tibia which had to be re-operated. Conclusion- Locking compression plate is a viable option for metaphyseal fractures with good functional outcome and promising results.
Key words: Locking compression plate, Closed fractures, Metaphysis.