Surgical Treatment of Partial Intraarticular Femoral Condylar Fractures using a Buttress plate

Abstract

Fourteen cases of partial intraarticular femoral condylar fracture were treated using lag screws and buttress plating. The average patient age at the time of surgery was 55.9 years (range, 25 to 84 years). The follow-up period ranged from 4 to 16 months. Using the AO/OTA classsification system, 2 fractures were classified as type B1, 8 as type B2, and 4 as type B3.
The mean range of motion at final follow-up was -2.5 to 131.1 degrees. The mean Neer score was 92.1 points, 12 cases being classed as excellent, and 2 as satisfactory. Buttress plating appears to be an appropriate technique for treatment of partial intraarticular femoral condylar fractures, especially in elderly patients.