TY - JOUR
T1 - Percutaneous methods of tibial plateau fixation
AU - Sirkin, Michael S.
AU - Bono, Christopher M.
AU - Reilly, Mark C.
AU - Behrens, Fred F.
PY - 2000
Y1 - 2000
N2 - Various methods of percutaneous fixation of tibial plateau fractures are available. The optimal method of fixation is dictated by soft tissue injury, fracture characteristics, and functional demands of the patient. Unicondylar fractures are amenable to percutaneous stabilization with screws or plates although some fractures are best approached with open techniques. Hybrid and ring external fixators are most appropriate for patients with bicondylar injuries who have severe soft tissue trauma. Use of intramedullary nails to align ipsilateral shaft fractures adjacent to percutaneously fixed plateau injuries remains controversial but may be indicated for some patients with bicondylar lesions and combined plateau and shaft fractures.
AB - Various methods of percutaneous fixation of tibial plateau fractures are available. The optimal method of fixation is dictated by soft tissue injury, fracture characteristics, and functional demands of the patient. Unicondylar fractures are amenable to percutaneous stabilization with screws or plates although some fractures are best approached with open techniques. Hybrid and ring external fixators are most appropriate for patients with bicondylar injuries who have severe soft tissue trauma. Use of intramedullary nails to align ipsilateral shaft fractures adjacent to percutaneously fixed plateau injuries remains controversial but may be indicated for some patients with bicondylar lesions and combined plateau and shaft fractures.
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U2 - 10.1097/00003086-200006000-00008
DO - 10.1097/00003086-200006000-00008
M3 - Article
C2 - 10853154
AN - SCOPUS:0034091503
SN - 0009-921X
VL - 375
SP - 60
EP - 68
JO - Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research
JF - Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research
ER -