Comparative study of double and single plate fixation for distal femur fractures

Distal femur fractures account for less than 1% of all fractures and approximately 3-6% of femoral fractures. Hence, 30 patients underwent double plating using a distal femur locking compression plate (LCP) at the J.A. Group of Hospitals, Gwalior. Radiographs and the Knee Society Score were used to evaluate outcomes after dual plating through lateral and medial approaches. Overall, 89.99% of patients achieved excellent-to-good results, 30% developed minor complications, and most fractures united by 20-22 weeks. In complex distal femur fractures, double distal femur LCP fixation appears to provide stable fixation, reliable union, and satisfactory functional recovery.