title: New trends and techniques in open reduction and internal fixation of fractures of the tibial plateau.
abstract: The operative treatment of displaced fractures of the tibial plateau is challenging. Recent developments in the techniques of internal fixation, including the development of locked plating and minimal invasive techniques have changed the treatment of these fractures. We review current surgical approaches and techniques, improved devices for internal fixation and the clinical outcome after utilisation of new methods for locked plating.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, Kaufmann Medical Building, Suite 1010, 3471 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213, USA.
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Musahl
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Tarkin
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Kobbe
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Tzioupis
authors.forename: P A
authors.initials: PA
authors.lastname: Siska
authors.forename: H-C
authors.initials: HC
authors.lastname: Pape