Innovative Approach to Lateral Tibial Plateau Fracture: A Case Study on Anterolateral Submeniscal Arthrotomy With Cement Augmentation and Screw Fixation
Lateral tibial plateau fractures are generally present as depressed fractures. The lateral tibial plateau is more common than the medial tibial plateau, often due to a bumper injury. If depressed fragments are more than 8-10 mm, then surgical management is usually needed. Anterolateral fixation is f...
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Veröffentlicht in: | Curēus (Palo Alto, CA) CA), 2024-03, Vol.16 (3), p.e55416 |
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Zusammenfassung: | Lateral tibial plateau fractures are generally present as depressed fractures. The lateral tibial plateau is more common than the medial tibial plateau, often due to a bumper injury. If depressed fragments are more than 8-10 mm, then surgical management is usually needed. Anterolateral fixation is frequently used for unicondylar lateral tibial plateau fractures. Here, we present an articular depressed lateral tibia plateau fracture in a Schatzker type 3 case. The fracture was managed through an anterolateral approach with sub-meniscal arthrotomy, allowing for direct visualization and subsequent fixation using bone cement and a cannulated cancellous screw. Postoperative imaging confirmed proper reduction, and the patient had a satisfactory outcome.. |
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ISSN: | 2168-8184 2168-8184 |
DOI: | 10.7759/cureus.55416 |