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...

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Published inInjury Vol. 20; no. 6; pp. 371 - 374
Main Authors Smith, E.J., Crichlow, T.P.K.R., Roberts, P.H.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Oxford Elsevier Ltd 01.11.1989
Elsevier
Subjects
Adolescent
Adult
Aged
Biological and medical sciences
Bone Screws
Casts, Surgical
Female
Femoral Fractures - diagnostic imaging
Femoral Fractures - pathology
Femoral Fractures - therapy
Fracture Fixation, Internal
Humans
Injuries of the limb. Injuries of the spine
Male
Manipulation, Orthopedic
Medical sciences
Radiography
Retrospective Studies
Traction
Traumas. Diseases due to physical agents
Human
Open reduction
Orthopedic reduction
Femur
Radiodiagnosis
Orthopedic treatment
Internal
Diseases of the osteoarticular system
Clinical form
Lower limb
Osteosynthesis
Fracture
Trauma
Radiography
Orthopedic surgery
Fixation
Follow up study
Comparative study
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Summary: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.
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ISSN:0020-1383
1879-0267
DOI:10.1016/0020-1383(89)90018-1