Tibial plateau fractures.
Certain factors in tibial plateau fractures that lead to increased disability may be avoided by following the objectives of articular surface restoration, good internal fixation, early knee motion, strengthening exercises, and soft-tissue repair. In some types of fractures, traumatic arthritis may be unavoidable.
LSU Medical Center, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, New Orleans 70112.
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Dabezies
D000328:Adult; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D013978:Tibial Fractures / Q000145:classification / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery