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

Previous studies on distal femur fractures had a high degree of inclusion criteria in their sample populations, some even including pre-existing implants. The authors look to define an injury pattern unique to fractures of the distal femur by detailing demographics, associated injuries, and outcomes. This retrospective chart review identified 171 patients who presented to our Level 1 academic trauma center with a distal femur fracture, of which...