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Quadricepsplasty after war fractures.

S Jovanović1, D Orlić, B Wertheimer

  • 1Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Osijek University Hospital, Croatia. sjovanov@vukovar.mefos.hr

Military Medicine
|May 10, 2000
PubMed
Summary

Quadricepsplasty significantly improved knee flexion in patients with severe knee fractures from explosive devices or intra-articular injuries. This surgical intervention restored functional mobility, enabling normal walking post-treatment.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic surgery
  • Trauma surgery
  • Rehabilitation medicine

Background:

  • Inadequate knee movement is common after explosive device-related fractures and intra-articular knee fractures.
  • Patients often experience significantly decreased knee flexion, averaging 32 degrees (range 15-70 degrees).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of quadricepsplasty in improving knee function for patients with severe knee injuries.
  • To present indications, methods, results, and complications of quadricepsplasty in war injury cases.

Main Methods:

  • Quadricepsplasty was performed on 10 patients previously treated with external fixation for femoral or intra-articular knee fractures.
  • Patients underwent subsequent physical therapy to aid recovery and improve range of motion.

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Main Results:

  • Post-quadricepsplasty, knee flexion improved significantly, averaging 97.5 degrees (range 80-130 degrees).
  • Mean knee mobility increased by 65.5 degrees, sufficient for normal walking.
  • The procedure was performed following war injuries.

Conclusions:

  • Quadricepsplasty is an effective surgical option for restoring knee function after severe traumatic knee injuries.
  • The procedure, combined with physical therapy, successfully enhanced knee mobility and functional recovery in patients with limited range of motion.