CONDYLAR PLATE FIXATION OF SUBTROCHANTERIC FEMORAL FRACTURES

We describe our experiences in 40 consecutive patients with subtrochan teric fractures treated with an AO 95 degrees condylar blade plate. Th ree patients died early due to multiple injuries. One patient develope d a delayed union which ultimately resulted in repeated plate fracture s due to fatigue. All other fractures healed despite deep postoperativ e wound infection in three cases. Based on our favourable results, we consider the condylar blade plate fixation of subtrochanteric fracture s to be an excellent method, especially if an image intensifier and/or fracture table are not available. (C) 1997 Elsevier Science Ltd.