Surgical Approach for High-Energy Posterior Tibial Plateau Fractures
Author Information
Author(s): Wang Shu-Qing, Gao You-Shui, Wang Jia-Qi, Zhang Chang-Qing, Mei Jiong, Rao Zhi-Tao
Primary Institution: Tongji Hospital, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
Hypothesis
The surgical technique is beneficial for the union of fractures and prevention of postoperative complications in posterior fractures of the tibial plateau.
Conclusion
High-energy fractures of the posterior tibial plateau could be well treated based on posterior approaches combined with necessary anterior approach if required.
Supporting Evidence
- The average time to union of all 10 fractures was 3.7 months.
- Nine patients had satisfactory articular reduction.
- The average postoperative HSS score at the final follow-up was 92.70.
Takeaway
Doctors can fix serious knee fractures by using special surgical techniques that help the bones heal better and prevent problems later.
Methodology
Ten cases of posterior tibial plateau fractures were retrospectively reviewed and followed up for a mean of 26.5 months, using a posterolateral/posteromedial approach primarily.
Limitations
The sample size is quite small.
Participant Demographics
Seven men and three women, with injuries primarily from falls and motor vehicle accidents.
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