Distal femur - Approach - Partial articular fracture, medial condyle, sagittal simple

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Executive Editor: Chris Colton

Authors: Florian Gebhard, Phil Kregor, Chris Oliver

Distal femur 33-Partial articular fracture, medial condyle, sagittal simple

Overview

Arthroscopic approach i

$The arthroscopic approach is only recommended in minimally, or nondisplaced, fractures in young patients.$

The arthroscopic approach is only recommended in minimally, or nondisplaced, fractures in young patients. Advanced experience in arthroscopic surgery is essential.

Medial parapatellar approach i

Make a longitudinal, slightly oblique medial parapatellar incision along a line starting 5 cm above the superior pole of the patella to the tibial tubercle.

Safe zones i

Inserting percutaneous instrumentation through safe zones reduces the risk of damage to neurovascular structures.

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