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Journal of Isfahan Medical School

Assessment of Knee Injuries in Individuals with a History of Femoral Fracture: A 3-Year Retrospective Study

Document Type : Original Article(s)

Authors
Reza Noktehsanj 1
Keyvan Amini 2
Aziz Kamran 3
Parya Mahboubi 4
1 Assistant Professor of Surgery of the Knee, Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, Fatemi Hospital, Ardabil University of Medical Sciences, Ardabil, Iran
2 Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine, Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, Fatemi Hospital, Ardabil University of Medical Sciences, Ardabil, Iran
3 Professor of Health Education and Promotion, School of Medicine, Ardabil University of Medical Sciences, Ardabil, Iran
4 Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, Fatemi Hospital, Ardabil University of Medical Sciences, Ardabil, Iran
10.48305/jims.v43.i848.2034
Abstract
Background: This study aimed to assess knee injuries in individuals with a history of femoral fractures (proximal, shaft, or combined) and to investigate potential risk factors such as gender, fracture type, underlying medical conditions, and surgical history.
Methods: A retrospective study was conducted with 143 patients who had experienced various types of femoral fractures, including proximal femur, femoral shaft, and combined fractures. Data on comorbidities, including diabetes, hypertension, thyroid disorders, and skeletal diseases, were collected. Knee injuries were analyzed based on injury side (right or left) and surgical history (single or multiple surgeries). Logistic regression analysis was used to examine the associations between these factors and knee injury occurrence.
Findings: No significant differences were found in knee injuries related to gender (P=0.70), fracture type (P=0.50), comorbidities (P=0.30), or surgical history (P=0.25). The side of injury showed a borderline result (P=0.051) but remained non-significant. Further analysis revealed no significant association between age, gender, hospital stay length, surgical history, injury side, or comorbidities and knee injuries (p-value > 0.05).
Conclusion: The study suggests that factors like gender, fracture type, comorbidities, and surgical history do not significantly impact knee injury occurrence in individuals with femoral fractures. Further research is necessary to identify additional potential risk factors for knee injuries in this group.
Keywords
Femoral Fractures
Knee Injuries
Comorbidity
Surgical Procedures
Retrospective Studies
Subjects
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Journal of Isfahan Medical School
Volume 43, Issue 848
4th Week, March
March and April 2026
Pages 2034-2039

  • Receive Date 03 January 2025
  • Accept Date 21 February 2026