P P Manoj Kumar1, K R Salgotra2. 1. Care & Cure Clinic, Keshavnagar, Pune 36, India. 2. Commandant, MH (CTC) Pune 411040, India.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Locking compression plate (LCP) fixation of juxta articular and diaphyseal fractures of upper limb is a new modality of operative management. METHODS: Twenty-five consecutive cases of juxta articular and diaphyseal fractures of upper limb were fixed with LCP and results were analyzed. RESULTS: All fractures healed in good anatomical position in 6-8 weeks with good functional outcome. CONCLUSION: LCP is a reliable fixation device for juxta articular and diaphyseal fractures of upper limb.
BACKGROUND: Locking compression plate (LCP) fixation of juxta articular and diaphyseal fractures of upper limb is a new modality of operative management. METHODS: Twenty-five consecutive cases of juxta articular and diaphyseal fractures of upper limb were fixed with LCP and results were analyzed. RESULTS: All fractures healed in good anatomical position in 6-8 weeks with good functional outcome. CONCLUSION:LCP is a reliable fixation device for juxta articular and diaphyseal fractures of upper limb.