Monocondylar fractures of the femur: a review of 13 patients.
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.
Smith
E J
EJ
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Weston General Hospital, Weston-super-Mare.
Crichlow
T P
TP
Roberts
P H
PH
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