Treatment of 36 cases with femur intercondylar fractures with dynamic condylar screw combined with continuous cold compress and postoperative continuous passive motion
Objective To study the therapeutic effect of dynamic condylar screw combined with continuous cold compress and postoperative continuous passive motion in the treatment of femur intercondylar fractures.Methods 36 cases with femur intercondylar fractures in our department from June,2005 to June,2009,were treated by dynamic condylar screw combined with continuous cold compress and postoperative continuous passive motion.The therapeutic effect were evaluated as excellent,good,fair and poor according to Merchan' rating scale.Results At a mean follow-up of 18 months,from 9 to 24 months,all 36 cases achieved bone healing.The results were rated excellent in 28 cases,good in 5 cases,fair in 3 according to Merchan' rating scale.Conclusion The therapeutic effect of dynamic condylar screw combined with continuous cold compress and postoperative continuous passive motion is an ideal choice for femur intercondylar fractures,achieving fast swelling,less pain,quick recovery and less complications.