Involving articular surface and surrounding soft tessues, fractures of the tibial condyle were recommended anatomical reduction, rigid fixation and early joint motion bymost authors.
We annalyzed 25 cases to which 1 year follow up was available, treated with open reduction and internal fixation at the department of orthopaedics, Dong Kwang Hospital from Apr 1989 to Mar. 1992
@ES The results were as follows;
@EN 1. The incidence was more common in male, and the highest incidence of age was in the fifth decade.
2. Traffic accident was the most common cause of injuries.
3. According to Schatzker classification, type II and IV were common.
4. 7 cases of fibular head fracture and 12 cases of soft tissue injuries were associated.
5. According to Hohl and Luck's criteria, 18 cases out of total 25 cases could be classifified into acceptable criteria.
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