title: Hybrid external fixation for tibial plateau fractures: clinical and biomechanical correlation.
abstract: The biomechanical data support the use of tensioned wire fixation to stabilize complex fractures of the proximal tibia. The authors will show that the stability of a four-wire construct is comparable to the gold standard of dual plating internal fixation techniques. Using these techniques, many recent investigators have demonstrated improved clinical results, with average knee scores for most patients ranging from 85 to 90.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Division of Orthopaedic Traumatology, University Health Center 7-C, Wayne State University School of Medicine, 4201 St. Antoine Boulevard, Detroit, MI 48201, USA. jwatson@med.wayne.edu
authors.forename: J Tracy
authors.initials: JT
authors.lastname: Watson
authors.forename: Steve
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Ripple
authors.forename: Susan J
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Hoshaw
authors.forename: David
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Fhyrie
mesh_terms: D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D001860:Bone Plates; D001863:Bone Screws; D001864:Bone Wires; D005592:Fracture Fixation / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D011859:Radiography; D013978:Tibial Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*