title: Open reduction and internal fixation of high-energy tibial plateau fractures.
abstract: Proximal tibial articular fractures are caused by a variety of mechanisms and are characterized by numerous distinct fracture patterns. Surgical treatment for other than minimally displaced or nondisplaced fractures is recommended to restore joint congruity and limb alignment, and to allow early, stable, knee motion.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Washington, Harborview Medical Center, 325 Ninth Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104-2499, USA. wjmills@uwashington.edu
authors.forename: William J
authors.initials: WJ
authors.lastname: Mills
authors.forename: Sean E
authors.initials: SE
authors.lastname: Nork
mesh_terms: D001860:Bone Plates; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal; D006801:Humans; D011859:Radiography; D013978:Tibial Fractures / Q000145:classification / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*