The Results of Open Reduction and Internal Fixation of Distal Femur Fractures Using a Biologic (Indirect) Reduction Technique

R. Bolhofner, Brett; Carmen, Barbara; S. Clifford, Philip

doi:10.1097/00005131-199608000-00002

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The Results of Open Reduction and Internal Fixation of Distal Femur Fractures Using a Biologic (Indirect) Reduction Technique

Published in Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma • Aug 1, 1996

Authors:

Brett R. Bolhofner

Barbara Carmen

Philip S. Clifford

Abstract

The results of 57 A-O type A or C supracondylar femur fractures treated by open reduction and internal fixation using indirect reduction techniques are reported. No bone grafting or dual plating was used. All patients were placed in a continuous passive motion (CPM) machine postoperatively. Patients...

Subject

Medicine

Reduction (mathematics)

Internal fixation

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