AO/OTA 33 — Distal Femur (Supracondylar)
33-A: extra-articular; 33-B: partial articular (e.g., Hoffa = B3); 33-C: complete articular. Articular types require anatomic joint reduction; fixation usually with locking plates or retrograde nails.
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10What is the main characteristic of AO/OTA type 33-A fractures?
mcqWhich type of fracture is classified as 33-B in the AO/OTA system?
mcqWhat is the preferred fixation method for a complex 33-A fracture with metaphyseal comminution?
mcqIn distal femur fractures, which muscle primarily causes posterior displacement of the distal fragment?
mcqWhich of the following statements about AO/OTA type 33-C fractures is true?
mcqWhat is the primary goal in the surgical management of distal femur fractures?
mcqWhich of the following is a common complication of distal femur fractures?
mcqIn which demographic are distal femur fractures most commonly seen?
mcqWhat is a key anatomical consideration when performing surgery for distal femur fractures?
mcqWhat is the primary reason for the use of locking plates in the fixation of distal femur fractures?