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  • Title: [Operative treatment for complex tibial plateau fractures].
    Author: Song QZ, Li T.
    Journal: Zhongguo Gu Shang; 2012 Mar; 25(3):202-4. PubMed ID: 22712368.
    Abstract:
    OBJECTIVE: To explore the surgical methods and clinical evaluation of complex tibial plateau fractures resulted from high-energy injuries. METHODS: From March 2006 to May 2009,48 cases with complex tibial plateau fractures were treated with open reduction and plate fixation, including 37 males and 11 females, with an average age of 37 years (ranged from 18 to 63 years). According to Schatzker classification, 16 cases were type IV, 20 cases type V and 12 cases type VI. All patients were examined by X-ray flim and CT scan. The function of knee joint were evaluated according to postoperative follow-up X-ray and Knee Merchant Rating. RESULTS: Forty-eight patients were followed up with a mean time of 14 months. According to Knee Merchant Rating, 24 cases got excellent results, 16 cases good, 6 cases fair and 2 cases poor. CONCLUSION: Appropriate operation time, anatomical reduction, suitable bone graft and reasonable rehabilitation exercises can maximally recovery the function of knee joint.
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