Tibial plateau fractures

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Tibial Plateau Fractures: Basic Anatomy, Mechanism, Treatment, and Complications

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Tibial Plateau Fractures: Anatomy, Diagnosis, and Treatment

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TIBIAL PLATEAU FRACTURE

These are the radiographs for a patient involved in a high-energy road traffic accident. Describe the appearance in these radiographs. These are AP and lateral radiographs of the right knee. There is an obvious fracture of the tibial plateau affecting both the medial and lateral

TIBIAL PLATEAU Fractures

TIBIAL PLATEAU Fractures         EPIDEMIOLOGY Tibial plateau fractures constitute 1% of all fractures and 8% of fractures in the elderly. Isolated injuries to the lateral plateau account for 55% to 70% of tibial plateau fractures, as

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A 35-year-old man is brought to the emergency department after jumping to the ground from a 10-foot wall while being pursued by the police. He complains of bilateral heel pain.      Describe this x-ray. This is a lateral radiograph of the ankle and hindfoot. It

CASE 44 tibial plateau fractures

A 37-year-old male presents to the emergency department after a fall from 20 ft. Figure 6–46 depicts an AP radiograph of the patient’s right knee. The skin about the knee is intact, however, there is significant ecchymosis and evolving hemorrhagic blisters noted medially.

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(OBQ14.208) When treating a proximal tibia fracture, the surgeon decides to (1) use blocking screws in the proximal fragment, and (2) pick the intramedullary nail based on the location of the Herzog curve. Which of the following combinations will best prevent the classic deformity associated with

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Fixation of Posterior Plateau Fractures via Posterior Approaches

k       DEFINITION A direct approach with the patient in a prone position to the posterior aspect of the tibial plateau for reduction and stable fixation of tibial plateau fractures which are hard to visualize from conventional

External Fixation of the Tibia

n       DEFINITION Indications for external fixation of the tibial shaft in trauma applications include the treatment of open fractures with extensive soft tissue devitalization and contamination. Other

Lateral Tibial Plateau Fractures

DEFINITION Tibial plateau fractures are intra-articular fractures that may result in a malalignment of the articular surface and bear the risk of subsequent arthritis.     ANATOMY   The tibial plateau consists of three osseous structures: the lateral plateau, the

Open Reduction and Internal Fixation of Bicondylar Plateau Fractures

DEFINITION Bicondylar tibial plateau fractures involve both medial and lateral tibia plateaus. Schatzker type V and type VI fractures are both considered bicondylar fractures. Schatzker type V fractures (FIG 1A,B) involve both condyles without complete dissociation from the shaft and are

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APPROACHES TO THE The Tibia and Fibula

APPROACHES TO THE The Tibia and Fibula       The Tibia and Fibula       Anterolateral Approach to the Lateral Tibial Plateau Posteromedial Approach to the Proximal Tibia Posterolateral Approach to the Tibial Plateau

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Osteochondritis Dissecans and Large Osteochondral Defects of the Knee

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Fasciotomy of the Leg for Acute Compartment Syndrome

Chapter 38 Fasciotomy of the Leg for Acute Compartment Syndrome   George Partal Andrew Furey Robert V. O'Toole     DEFINITION Compartment syndrome remains one of the most devastating orthopaedic conditions if not treated appropriately. The potential clinical

External Fixation of the Mature Tibia

Chapter 31 External Fixation of the Mature Tibia   J. Tracy Watson     DEFINITION Indications for external fixation of the tibial shaft in trauma applications include the treatment of open fractures with extensive soft tissue devitalization and contamination.

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Open Reduction and Internal Fixation of Jones Fracture

  Open Reduction and Internal Fixation of Jones Fracture   DEFINITION A Jones fracture represents an acute injury at the metaphyseal–diaphyseal junction of the fifth metatarsal. The fracture should not have extension distal to the fourth–fifth intermetatarsal

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Fasciotomy of the Leg for Acute Compartment Syndrome

  Chapter 17 Fasciotomy of the Leg for Acute Compartment Syndrome   George Partal, Andrew Furey, and Robert O’Toole   DEFINITION Compartment syndrome remains one of the most devastating orthopedic conditions. The potential clinical sequelae and

Lateral Tibial Plateau Fractures

      DEFINITION Tibial plateau fractures are intra-articular fractures that may result in a malalignment of the articular surface and bear the risk of subsequent arthritis. ANATOMY The tibial plateau consists of three osseous structures: the lateral

Open Reduction and Internal Fixation of the Bicondylar Plateau

    DEFINITION Bicondylar tibial plateau fractures involve both medial and lateral plateaus. Schatzker type 5 fractures (FIG 1A,B) involve both condyles without complete dissociation from the shaft. Thus, a portion of the joint is still attached to the shaft. They

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Fasciotomy of the Leg for Acute Compartment Syndrome

FASCIOTOMY OF THE LEG FOR ACUTE COMPARTMENT SYNDROME     DEFINITION ■    Compartment  syndrome remains one of the most devastating orthopedic conditions. The potential clinical

Approach for Lateral Meniscectomy

Approach for Lateral Meniscectomy &zwnj; A lateral meniscectomy can be performed through several types of incisions. Longitudinal and oblique incisions provide better access to other structures within the joint, whereas a transverse incision provides limited access to the knee, but

Arthroscopic Approaches to the Knee

Arthroscopic Approaches to the Knee &zwnj; The knee is a large unconstrained hinge joint that is often described as subcutaneous. Its anteromedial and anterolateral coverings consist largely of fibrous tissue—the patellar retinaculum and joint capsule (see Figs.

Posterior Approach to the Tibial Plateau

Posterior Approach to the Tibial Plateau The posterior approach provides access to the posterior aspect of proximal tibia without endangering the neurovascular structures of the popliteal fossa.12 Its uses include the following: Open reduction and internal fixation of tibial

Posterolateral Approach to the Tibial Plateau

Posterolateral Approach to the Tibial Plateau     The posterolateral approach to the tibial plateau is used exclusively for treatment of tibial plateau injuries involving the posterolateral corner of the plateau which require the application of a buttress plate to that aspect of

Posteromedial Approach to the Proximal Tibia

Posteromedial Approach to the Proximal Tibia     Complex fractures of the tibial plateau often involve a large posteromedial fragment. Accurate reduction of this fragment onto the tibial shaft is critical to allow reconstruction of the joint and is often the first stage in

Fasciotomy of the Leg for Acute Compartment Syndrome

Fasciotomy of the Leg for Acute Compartment Syndrome DEFINITION ■    Compartment  syndrome remains one of the most devastating orthopedic conditions. The potential clinical sequelae and medicolegal implications  of  a  possible missed compartment syndrome