Extracutaneous Locking Plate As An External Fixation Device In Juxta Articular Compound Fractures- Review

Abstract

Compound fracture management is still a difficulty for orthopaedic surgeons. Early fracture stabilisation and sequential debridement are two treatment options for complex fractures. External preoccupation continues to be the norm. When treating compound fractures, external fixation, particularly the Ilizarov technique, is frequently utilised as a temporary or permanent adjunct for restoring bone stability. Traditional external fixations, on the other hand, are frequently cumbersome, uncomfortable, and difficult for the patient, usually causing issues with clothing and sleeping, as well as impeding daily activities. Locking compression plates have been promoted as a helpful adjunct in the treatment of challenging reconstructive situations since they have shown to be adaptable, low profile, and well tolerated by patients