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Tibial Plateau Fractures

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Description: 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

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Added: Wed Aug 05 2009