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It is important to have a thorough understanding of the available modalities for treatment, including their indications, advantages, and disadvantages, to effectively manage these injuries and optimize outcomes. Nonoperative treatment is indicated in select cases but is generally associated with inferior outcomes, including higher rates of nonunion, malunion, and medical complications secondary to prolonged immobility. Operative management is the gold standard, and options include open reduction internal fixation (ORIF) with plates and screws, intramedullary nailing (IMN), nail\/plate combination constructs, and revision arthroplasty with distal femoral replacement (DFR). Locking plate fixation can be useful for comminuted or more complex fractures and poor bone stock, while IMN is less invasive, preserving biology and allowing for earlier mobilization in some cases, especially when combined with plating. DFR is indicated for cases of implant loosening or severe bone loss and has been associated with more reliable early weight-bearing at the expense of increased risks for infection and revision arthroplasty. Overall, each of the treatment modalities discussed is a viable option for the management of these complex injuries. Management should ultimately be tailored to the individual patient. 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