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Epidemiology and Classification of Distal Femur Fractures

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This chapter takes account of the varying epidemiology of distal femur fractures in the pediatric, middle-aged, and elderly patient population. For each age group, an overview of historically significant and relevant grading systems is provided, whereas the most widely used and generally accepted classification systems are presented in detail. Concomitant injuries in high-energy trauma complete this chapter.

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Negrin, L. (2021). Epidemiology and Classification of Distal Femur Fractures. In: Hanschen, M., Biberthaler, P., Waddell, J.P. (eds) Knee Fractures . Strategies in Fracture Treatments. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-81776-3_3

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