treatment
Last reviewed 01/2018
This fracture may be treated by traction and splintage if the fracture is only slightly displaced, or if reduction occurs easily with the knee in flexion. After 4-6 weeks traction may be replaced by the use of a cast-brace. At this point the patient may be allowed up and to weight-bear partially with crutches.
Open reduction is used:
- if closed reduction fails
- if displacement is significant
- if the fracture does not reduce easily