31+ Tibial Plateau Fracture Anatomy

31+ Tibial Plateau Fracture Anatomy. Numerous classifications have been introduced over the years. A tibial plateau fracture is a break of the upper part of the tibia (shinbone) that involves the knee joint.

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The tibial plateau is one of the critical areas in the human body which deals with load bearing. <1.5mm shows no significant increase in contact pressure. The tibial plateau is the bony platform of the distal half of the knee joint, and is made up of a medial and lateral condyle separated by the intercondylar eminence.

Type vi fractures are tibial plateau fractures with dissociation of the metaphysis and diaphysis.

Men < 50 years old more likely to sustain injury via high energy mechanisms; Symptoms include pain, swelling, and a decreased ability to move the knee. People are generally unable to walk. Tibial plateau fractures range from very small fractures, which are only seen on mri scans, to those which involve a significant injury which results in a visable appearance.


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