The role of arthroscopy in the management of tibial plateau fractures.
The value of arthroscopy in the management of tibial plateau fractures was evaluated in a series of 29 patients from 1979 to 1984. It was determined that arthroscopy is of value in the management of these fractures; acute fractures and associated soft tissue injuries can be precisely defined, allowing for timely management decisions; based on direct arthroscopic observation, selected fractures can be reduced and stabilized, and appropriate postoperative management determined; and healed but symptomatic fractures may benefit from arthroscopic surgery.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001182:Arthroscopy; D002370:Casts, Surgical; D003646:Debridement; D005260:Female; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013978:Tibial Fractures / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D014945:Wound Healing