Development and validation of a newly developed nomogram for predicting the risk of deep vein thrombosis after surgery for lower limb fractures in elderly patients.

Background: Prevention of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is indispensable in the treatment of lower limb fractures during the perioperative period. This study aimed to develop and validate a novel model for predicting the risk of DVT in elderly patients after orthopedic surgeries for lower limb fractures.

Methods: This observational study included 576 elderly patients with lower limb fractures who were surgically treated from January 2016 to December 2018.

[Flexible internal fixation with locking plate for distal femoral fractures].

Objective: To analyze the effectiveness of flexible internal fixation with locking plate for distal femoral fractures.

Methods: Between January 2015 and June 2016, 21 cases of distal femoral fractures were treated. There were 5 males and 16 females with an average age of 62 years (range, 32-88 years).