Fracture of the tibial plateau: results of surgical treatment
Gualtieri, G.; Hendriks, M.; Gualtieri, I.; Prosperi, P.
La Chirurgia Degli Organi di Movimento 74(1-2): 13-20
1989
ISSN/ISBN: 0009-4749 PMID: 2612264 Document Number: 332105
The different types of tibial plateau fractures have similar problems. Today most of them are treated surgically to obtain the adequate reduction. Ninety-three fractures of the tibial plateau have been reviewed. The clinical and X-ray examinations were performed from 7 to 13 years after surgery. Poor results with ligamentous instability and posttraumatic arthritis seem to be related to insufficient reduction of the fracture, loose fragments in the joint, axial angulation and insufficient repair of ligaments and menisci.