M Ehlinger, M Rahme, B-K Moor, A Di Marco, D Brinkert, P Adam, F Bonnomet
BACKGROUND: Tibial plateau fractures are notoriously difficult to manage, particularly when there is a medial or posteromedial component. We report a retrospective analysis of our experience with consecutive tibial plateau fractures including a medial component that were managed using a single lateral locking plate. HYPOTHESIS: Tibial plateau fractures with a medial component can be effectively managed using a single lateral locking plate. MATERIALS AND METHODS: From January 2005 to December 2008, 20 patients (ten women and ten men, mean age 47 years) were managed for tibial plateau fractures having a medial component, including five Schatzker IV, five Schatzker V, and ten Schatzker VI...
April 2012: Orthopaedics & Traumatology, Surgery & Research: OTSR