Open reduction and internal fixation is done for all of the following fractures except:

In patellar and olecranon fracture TBW is done In Volar Baon an attempt of closed reduction can be carried out . if it fails , open reduction and plating is done. Although recently it has been shown that operative results yield better results, but for all other fractures open reduction and internal fixation is carried out. Fractures of necessity : Galeazzi fracture dislocation Lateral condyle fracture humerus Displaced fracture patella & olecranon Fracture neck femur Monteggia fracture in adults Aicular fracture