[The treatment of fractures of the distal femur using the dynamic condyle screw].

For several years now the dynamic condylar screw (DCS) has been available for the operative treatment of supra- and intercondylar fractures of the femur. In the Department of Traumatology of the University Hospital Groningen, 12 patients were treated with a dynamic condylar screw in the period 1986-1990. Experiences with this method are reported. In all cases a stable fixation could be achieved. Nearly half the patients were polytraumatized and their recovery was influenced greatly by the other injuries. Regaining movements in the knee joint was mainly dependent on the age of the patient. Based on these experiences we conclude that the dynamic condylar screw is the method of choice for the treatment of supra- and intercondylar femoral fractures.