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Erschienen in: International Orthopaedics 9/2017

22.07.2017 | Review Article

Approaches and fixation of the posterolateral fracture fragment in tibial plateau fractures: a review with an emphasis on rim plating via modified anterolateral approach

verfasst von: Jae-Woo Cho, Jinil Kim, Won-Tae Cho, Jin-Kak Kim, Puspak Samal, Pranay H. Gujjar, William T. Kent, Jong-Keon Oh

Erschienen in: International Orthopaedics | Ausgabe 9/2017

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Abstract

Purpose

To review available approaches and fixation methods for posterolateral fracture fragment (PLF) in tibial plateau fracture, and to propose an algorithm to treat various types of plateau fractures which all involve the PLF.

Methods

This article reviews multiple surgical approaches for PLF and suggests an algorithm for suitable approach and fixation method according to PLF with combined plateau fracture.

Results

The modified anterolateral approach is a suitable single approach for fractures with a PLF combined with an anterolateral plateau fracture and for isolated posterolateral fracture fragments. For a multicolumn tibia plateau fracture involving the lateral, medial and posterior columns, dual approaches (modified anterolateral and posteromedial approach) can be used to access the entire plateau area.

Conclusions

When considering approaches of this complex fracture pattern, one must consider local soft tissue condition, plateau fracture morphology, associated injuries, and fixation options. After review of multiple approaches described in the literature for PLF fixation, we can suggest an algorithm for the approach and fixation to treat tibial plateau fractures with posterolateral fracture fragments.
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Metadaten
Titel
Approaches and fixation of the posterolateral fracture fragment in tibial plateau fractures: a review with an emphasis on rim plating via modified anterolateral approach
verfasst von
Jae-Woo Cho
Jinil Kim
Won-Tae Cho
Jin-Kak Kim
Puspak Samal
Pranay H. Gujjar
William T. Kent
Jong-Keon Oh
Publikationsdatum
22.07.2017
Verlag
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Erschienen in
International Orthopaedics / Ausgabe 9/2017
Print ISSN: 0341-2695
Elektronische ISSN: 1432-5195
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00264-017-3563-6

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