J Korean Orthop Assoc.  1987 Oct;22(5):1014-1023. 10.4055/jkoa.1987.22.5.1014.

A Clinical Study of the Tibial Condylar Fracture

Abstract

The tibial condylar fracture is a fracture of the proximal end of the tibia, involving the srticular surface. This fracture frequently accompanied by soft tissue injuries such as collateral ligsment, cruciate ligament and menisci. Thirty cases of the tibial condylar fracture which treated Inchon Choong Ang Gill Hospital during the period from March, 1983 to February, 1986, the thirty cases could be followed for one year to four years. They have been analyzed according to its cause, classification, treatment and result. Among these 12 cases(40.0%) were treated by cast immobilization, 1 case(3.3%) by skeletal traction, 17 cases(56.7%) by open reduction and internal fixation. Twenty-three cases(76.7%) out of thirty revealed the rating of ACCEPTABLE according to Hohl and Lucks criteria.

Keyword

Tibial Condylar Fracture; Treatment

MeSH Terms

Animals
Classification
Clinical Study*
Gills
Immobilization
Incheon
Ligaments
Soft Tissue Injuries
Tibia
Traction
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