Injury patterns and outcomes associated with fractures of the native distal femur in adults

ConclusionPatients who sustain a distal femur fracture have a greater risk for additional fractures (particularly ipsilateral tibia and patella fractures), open injuries, and non-orthopedic traumatic injuries. These high-energy injuries are also associated with a more complicated clinical course and lower rate of union compared to low-energy injuries.Level of evidencePrognostic level III.
Source: European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery - Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research