| Literature DB >> 2628339 |
E J Smith1, T P Crichlow, P H Roberts.
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.Entities:
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Year: 1989 PMID: 2628339 DOI: 10.1016/0020-1383(89)90018-1
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Injury ISSN: 0020-1383 Impact factor: 2.586