Comparing Intramedullary Nailing Versus Locked Plating in the Treatment of Native Distal Femur Fractures: Is One Superior to the Other?

Compiled data comparisons revealed no differences in union rate, malalignment, time to union, average arc of motion, or complication rates requiring a return to the operating room. Until higher level randomized data is available, either IMN or LP are acceptable methods of treatment for native distal femur fractures.