A review of the management of tibial plateau fractures

J Mthethwa, A Chikate - Musculoskeletal surgery, 2018 - Springer
Tibial plateau fractures form a wide spectrum of injuries presenting varying challenges to the
trauma surgeon. The prognosis of this injury spectrum is largely dependent on the …

New trends and techniques in open reduction and internal fixation of fractures of the tibial plateau

V Musahl, I Tarkin, P Kobbe, C Tzioupis… - The Journal of Bone …, 2009 - boneandjoint.org.uk
The operative treatment of displaced fractures of the tibial plateau is challenging. Recent
developments in the techniques of internal fixation, including the development of locked …

Tibial plateau fracture characteristics: computed tomography mapping of lateral, medial, and bicondylar fractures

RJ Molenaars, JJ Mellema, JN Doornberg, P Kloen - JBJS, 2015 - journals.lww.com
Background: Computed tomography (CT) is seen as a useful diagnostic modality in
preoperative planning for tibial plateau fractures. The purpose of this study was to …

Prolonged operative time increases infection rate in tibial plateau fractures

M Colman, A Wright, G Gruen, P Siska, HC Pape… - Injury, 2013 - Elsevier
BACKGROUND: Fractures of the tibial plateau present a treatment challenge and are
susceptible to both prolonged operative times and high postoperative infection rates. For …

Complications of high-energy bicondylar tibial plateau fractures treated with dual plating through 2 incisions

MR Ruffolo, FK Gettys, HE Montijo… - Journal of …, 2015 - journals.lww.com
Objectives: To characterize the rate of complications after operative fixation of bicondylar
(OTA/AO 41-C) tibial plateau fractures and to evaluate the contribution of common risk …

Risk factors of infection after ORIF of bicondylar tibial plateau fractures

BJ Morris, RZ Unger, KR Archer… - Journal of …, 2013 - journals.lww.com
Objectives: This study was designed to evaluate risk factors of infection after bicondylar tibial
plateau fractures. We hypothesized that open fractures and smoking would be associated …

Computed tomography-based Three-Column Classification in tibial plateau fractures: introduction of its utility and assessment of its reproducibility

Y Zhu, G Yang, CF Luo, WR Smith, CF Hu… - Journal of Trauma …, 2012 - journals.lww.com
BACKGROUND The purpose of our study is to introduce a new Three-Column Classification
for tibial plateau fractures and evaluate its reproducibility and reliability. METHODS From …

The incidence of posterior tibial plateau fracture: an investigation of 525 fractures by using a CT-based classification system

G Yang, Q Zhai, Y Zhu, H Sun, S Putnis… - Archives of orthopaedic …, 2013 - Springer
Background Fractures of the tibial plateau are seen frequently in orthopedic trauma units
and traditionally classified based on two-dimension plain radiographs with the Schatzker …

Tibial plateau fracture: anatomy, diagnosis and management

B Rudran, C Little, A Wiik… - British Journal of …, 2020 - magonlinelibrary.com
Tibial plateau fractures are peri-articular knee fractures of the proximal tibia. The
presentation is dependent on the mechanism of injury. The tibial plateau is the bony platform …

Unstable bicondylar tibial plateau fractures: a clinical investigation

S Eggli, MJ Hartel, S Kohl, U Haupt… - … of orthopaedic trauma, 2008 - journals.lww.com
Objective: To evaluate fracture patterns in bicondylar tibial plateau fractures and their impact
on treatment strategy. Design: Prospective data analysis with documentation of initial injury …