The purpose of this study is to determine whether the rate of fracture healing and fracture union, repaired with the LISS device, will be as good as or better than the usual fracture fixation systems.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
150
use of dynamic condylar screws or locking condylar plates in the treatment of distal femur fractures
treatment of distal femur fractures with less invasive stabilization systems
QEII Health Sciences Centre
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Delayed union or nonunion of the distal femur
Determined via radiographic analysis
Time frame: 12 months post operative
Time to clinical healing
assessed by weight-bearing ability and pain
Time frame: 12 months
Function as assessed by patient
Assessed using LEM, SMFA, and SF-36 questionnaires
Time frame: 6 months, 12 months
Frequency of adverse events
Time frame: 12 months
Range of motion
Time frame: Post-op, 6 weeks, 3 months, 6 months, 12 months
Gait analysis
Time frame: 12 months
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