A study of surgical management of tibial condylar fractures
Journal Title: Medpulse International Journal of Orthopedics - Year 2018, Vol 5, Issue 1
Abstract
Background: Tremendous advance in mechanization and fastness of travel have been accompanied by steep increase in number and severity of fractures and those of tibial condyles are no exception. Knee being one of the major weight bearing joints of the body, fractures around it will be of paramount importance. This study is to analyze the functional outcome of CRIF or ORIF with or without bone grafting in tibial condylar fractures in adults. Material and Methods: 30 cases of tibial condylar fractures treated by various modalities were studied from Feb ‘14 to Dec’17 at our institution and followed for a minimum of 6 months. Results: The selected patients were evaluated clinically and radiologically, after the relevant lab investigations were taken for surgery. The knee range of motion was excellent to very good, gait and weight bearing after complete union was satisfactory, knee stiffness in three patients, wound infection in one patient and non-union in none of the cases was noted. Conclusion: Functional outcome is better in operatively treated tibial condylar fractures in adults, because it gives excellent anatomical reduction and rigid fixation to restore articular congruity and early motion thereby preventing knee stiffness.
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S S Mecharla, V R Poduri, V K Paka
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