The Schatzker classification system for tibial plateau fractures is widely used by orthopedic
surgeons to assess the initial injury, plan management, and predict prognosis. Many …

Background To systematically review all available studies of operatively treated proximal
tibia fractures and to report the incidence of superficial or deep infection and subsequent …

Proximal tibial fractures are difficult lesions to treat because of the involvement of the
articular surface, the often occurring comminution, and the precarious condition of the soft …

Background: Dual plate fixation in comminuted bicondylar tibial plateau fractures remains
controversial. Open reduction and internal fixation, specifically through compromised soft …

Importance Surgical management of periarticular knee fractures can be challenging, and
adverse outcomes may be severe. Recent literature indicates that the rate of periarticular …

Abstract Purpose Tibial plateau fractures (TPFs) may lead to posttraumatic osteoarthritis and
increase the risk for total knee arthroplasty (TKA). The aim of this systematic review was to …

Background Tibial plateau fractures are the most common intra-articular fractures, which
require careful evaluation and preoperative planning. The treatment of tibial plateau …

Tibial plateau fractures are common in the elderly population following a low-energy
mechanism. Initial evaluation includes an assessment of the soft tissues and surrounding …

Post-traumatic osteoarthritis (PTOA) is a common form of osteoarthritis that might occur after
any joint trauma. Most PTOA publications mainly focus on anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) …

Background Patient age is one of many potential risk factors for fracture nonunion. Our
hypothesis is that older patients (≥ 60) with fracture risk factors treated with low-intensity …