Tibial condylar fractures. Evaluation of treatment and outcome.

One hundred ten tibial condylar fractures incurred during the period from 1972 to 1978 were reviewed retrospectively. Fifty-two knees were reviewed more than one year after initial injury and were subjected to critical evaluation using a point rating system. Overall, the results were acceptable in 84% of patients. The use of a cast of traction generally produced very good results. Case bracing was used in 31% of the series. Open reduction was reserved for 17 severe and challenging fractures; six of the 17 had unsatisfactory functional results.