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Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, 1968;50:1505-1521.
© 1968 by The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Inc

Fractures of the Condyles of the Tibia

AN ANATOMICAL AND CLINICAL END-RESULT STUDY OF ONE HUNDRED CASES

JOHN M. ROBERTS M.D.1

1 From the Atlanta Orthopedic Clinic, Atlanta

Anatomical considerations and a clinical end-result study of 100 fractures emphasize the vulnerability of the lateral tibial plateau to a valgus force on the extended knee.

Type I, non-displaced fractures, can be successfully treated by an initial period of traction with early institution of active knee exercises and subsequently prolonged protection from weight-bearing.

Type II, local compression fractures of the lateral plateau, are successfully managed by conservative methods recommended for Type I fractures.

Type III, displaced fractures, may require open reduction to restore joint stability. Postoperative care is based on principles followed in the treatment of Type I and Type II fractures.

Early mobilization of the knee is the key to restoration of maximum joint function.


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