Tibial Plateau Fractures (Subscribe)  

Classification of Tibial Plateux fractures. A plateau is a region with little or no change in geographical representation. Expert

Fracture types, treatment and complications Expert

Fracture types, treatment and complications

Bone morphogenic proteins (BMPs) are potent osteoinductive agents. Their use in fracture surgery is still being studied and the clinical indications are evolving. Heterotopic bone after BMP use in spine surgery is a known complication. While some literature describes the ability of BMP to enhance fracture healing, few articles describe...

Background: The aim of our study was to evaluate the results of lateral tibial plateau fractures treated with arthroscopically assisted percutaneous osteosynthesis (AAPO).
Conclusion: Arthroscopically assisted treatment of lateral tibial plateau fractures yields satisfactory results and can be accepted as an alternative and effective method for the treatment of low-energy tibial...

Background Restoration and maintenance of the plateau surface are the key points in the treatment of tibial plateau fractures. Any deformity of the articular surface jeopardizes the future of the knee by causing osteoarthritis and axis deviation. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of Trabecular Metal (porous...

Archive Copy 2004: University of Alabama Truama Protocols

Fractures of the proximal tibia that break into the knee are known as plateau fractures. They are often displaced. Open reduction is often required because of this and there is a real risk of skin breakdown and sepsis because of the subcutaneous nature, and poor blood supply of this region

This talk was given at the AO Basic Course, Lord Charles hotel, Somerset West, South Africa.
Sun 6th May 2007 ICM Robertson

Tibial Plateau fractures make up 1% of all fractures and their occurrence is increased in the elderly. The majority of fractures, up to 70%, are isolated to the lateral plateau. Isolated medial and bicondylar fractures make up the remainder of tibial plateau fractures and are far less common.

Wheeless' Textbook of Orthopaedics
Separate sections on
- Work Up and PreOp Planning
- AO Classification:
- Type I Fracture
- Type II Fracture:
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