Outcome of Posterior Tibial Plateau Fixation.
Isolated posterior tibial plateau fractures are rare injuries that encompass a wide variety of fracture patterns. Based on the variation in fracture pattern, the surgical approach varies, with both anterior and posterior approaches described for surgical fixation. Postoperative protocol also varies among studies. The aim of this article is to summarize the outcomes related to posterior column tibial plateau fractures. The papers reviewed, primarily small retrospective case series, showed functional knee range of motion is preserved, a low incidence of wound complications, and patient outcome scores comparable to other reported lower extremity injury outcome scores.
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Greenville Health System, Greenville, South Carolina.
Aneel
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Jiwanlal
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Greenville Health System, Greenville, South Carolina.
Kyle James
KJ
Jeray
D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D007718:Knee Injuries / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D011859:Radiography; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular; D013977:Tibia / Q000601:surgery; D013978:Tibial Fractures / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*