Abstract
Four cases of failure of distal femoral Less Invasive Stabilization System plates are reported. Two modes of failure were observed: in 2 cases, the Less Invasive Stabilization System plates broke, and in 2 cases, the plates gradually displaced from the femur as the shaft screws lost purchase in the diaphyseal femoral cortex. Delayed union/nonunion, early weight bearing, and improper plate placement were identified as the etiologies for plate failure.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 565-570 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma |
Volume | 18 |
Issue number | 8 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Sep 2004 |
Keywords
- Distal
- Failure
- Femur fractures
- Less invasive stabilization system
- LISS
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery
- Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
- Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation