title: Monocondylar fractures of the femur: a review of 13 patients.
abstract: We reviewed 13 patients with monocondylar fractures of the femur. Undisplaced fractures may require extensive radiological investigation to visualize the fracture. Anatomically reduced fractures may displace when treated non-operatively. Joint line incongruity and resultant callus formation produces an abnormal condylar profile leading to early secondary osteoarthritis. We recommend internal fixation in all patients with monocondylar fractures.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Weston General Hospital, Weston-super-Mare.
authors.forename: E J
authors.initials: EJ
authors.lastname: Smith
authors.forename: T P
authors.initials: TP
authors.lastname: Crichlow
authors.forename: P H
authors.initials: PH
authors.lastname: Roberts
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001863:Bone Screws; D002370:Casts, Surgical; D005260:Female; D005264:Femoral Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy*; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008349:Manipulation, Orthopedic; D011859:Radiography; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D014143:Traction