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Abstract
Distal femoral fractures are serious injuries and represent a real challenge as regards their management. Treatment of such fractures has been controversial as various treatment modalities are available.The aim of the study was to assess the results of treatment of distal femoral fractures by retrograde intramedullary nailing versus minimal invasive locking compression plates. This was retrospective study that included20 patients with distal femoral fractures divided into two groups; group A treated by RGN and group B treated by minimal invasive LCP.In group A the mean age of patients was 40.9 (28-60) years. Eight patients were males (80%) and 2 patients were females (20%). seven patients (70.0%) had their fractures due to severe trauma (RTA or FFH) and 3 patients(30.0%) due to mild to moderate trauma (falling down). All of them (100%) had type A fracture according to AO classification. The mean time before surgery was 5.4 days.In group B the mean age of patients was 41.7(24-52) years. Seven patients were males (70.0%) and 3 patients (30.0%) were females. Eight patients (80%) had their fractures due to severe trauma and 2 patients (20%) due to mild to moderate trauma. 7 patients (70.0%) had type A fracture and 3 patients (30.0%) had type C fracture according to AO classification. The mean time before surgery was 3.4 days.