Distal femur fractures in elderly treated with internal fixation or distal femoral replacement - retrospective cohort study on 75 patients assessing functional outcomes, reoperations, and mortality.
Germán GarabanoSebastian PereiraAndres JuriFernando BidoleguiCesar Angel PescialloPublished in: European journal of orthopaedic surgery & traumatology : orthopedie traumatologie (2024)
The outcomes of this study suggest that DFR offers a faster functional recovery with lower complication rates than those treated with ORIF. Additionally, both options have similar reoperation and mortality rates. Appropriately designed studies are needed to define the best treatment strategy for this type of patient.
Keyphrases
- newly diagnosed
- end stage renal disease
- cardiovascular events
- minimally invasive
- ejection fraction
- chronic kidney disease
- risk factors
- prognostic factors
- peritoneal dialysis
- type diabetes
- cardiovascular disease
- middle aged
- patient reported outcomes
- metabolic syndrome
- adipose tissue
- insulin resistance
- replacement therapy
- glycemic control