Evaluation of the Effects of Less Invasive Stabilization System (LISS) Plating Techniques in Distal Femoral Fractures

Prospective Randomized Clinical Study to Evaluate the Effects of Less Invasive Stabilization System (LISS) Plating Techniques in Distal Femoral Fractures

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.

Inclusion Criteria:

• The patient has read and agree to the consent
• Patient is 16 years or older (bones have finished growing)
• The injury happened in the last 14 days

Exclusion Criteria:

• The patient taking part in another study
• The patient has an infection at the operative site
• The patient has a health condition that affects bone healing or interferes with their ability to complete the study requirements (questionnaires, examinations), for example Paget's disease or osteomalacia
• The patient is taking medication that affects bone healing (such as systemic steroids)
• The patient has malignant (tumor) disease
• The patient is unable to attend follow-up clinic visits