Arthroscopic assisted internal fixation of certain fractures about the knee

A technique is presented by which single-fragment, major intra-articular fractures about the knee can be reduced anatomically under arthroscopic control and internally fixed with percutaneously placed cancellous screws. A displaced intra-articular fracture of the femoral condyle and a tibial plateau fracture were treated utilizing this technique. Both patients obtained excellent results with rapid return of function of the injured limb.