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ArticleJournal of orthopaedic surgery and research2021

Treatment of posterolateral tibial plateau fractures with a rotational support plate and special pressurizer: technical note and retrospective case series.

Yu-Feng Chen, Dong Ren, Lin-Dan Geng, Shuang-Quan Yao, Zhao-Hui Song, Liang Guang, Tian-Ci Wang, Peng-Cheng Wang

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Article in Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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  1. The Knee injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS) for lateral tibial plateau fractures- relevance, reliability and responsiveness.European journal of trauma and emergency surgery : official publication of the European Trauma Society · 2024
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  2. [Research progress on biomechanics for internal fixation in tibial plateau fracture].Zhongguo xiu fu chong jian wai ke za zhi = Zhongguo xiufu chongjian waike zazhi = Chinese journal of reparative and reconstructive surgery · 2024
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8 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Yu-Feng ChenOrthopaedic Trauma Service Center, Major Laboratory of Orthopaedic Biomechanics in Hebei Province, Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province, China.
Dong RenOrthopaedic Trauma Service Center, Major Laboratory of Orthopaedic Biomechanics in Hebei Province, Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province, China.
Lin-Dan GengOrthopaedic Trauma Service Center, Major Laboratory of Orthopaedic Biomechanics in Hebei Province, Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province, China.
Shuang-Quan YaoOrthopaedic Trauma Service Center, Major Laboratory of Orthopaedic Biomechanics in Hebei Province, Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province, China.
Zhao-Hui SongOrthopaedic Trauma Service Center, Major Laboratory of Orthopaedic Biomechanics in Hebei Province, Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province, China.
Liang GuangOrthopaedic Trauma Service Center, Major Laboratory of Orthopaedic Biomechanics in Hebei Province, Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province, China.
Tian-Ci WangOrthopaedic Trauma Service Center, Major Laboratory of Orthopaedic Biomechanics in Hebei Province, Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province, China.
Peng-Cheng WangOrthopaedic Trauma Service Center, Major Laboratory of Orthopaedic Biomechanics in Hebei Province, Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province, China. zhengzainingmeng@163.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4772-4538
Hebei Medical University · CN

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundIn tibial plateau fractures, the posterolateral segment of the tibia plateau is frequently affected and challenging to treat. Although there are many surgical approaches and fixation methods for the treatment of these fractures, all of these methods have limitations. We designed a new rotational support plate (RSP) and a special pressurizer that can fix the fracture directly via the anterolateral approach. This method is advantageous because it leads to little trauma, involves a simple operation, and has a reliable fixation effect. This study details the technique of treating these fractures with the RSP and special pressurizer and provides the outcomes.

methodsFrom May 2016 to January 2019, the data of 12 patients with posterolateral tibial plateau fractures treated with the RSP and special pressurizer in our hospital were retrospectively analyzed. Postoperative rehabilitation was advised, knee X-rays were taken at follow-ups, and fracture healing, complications, and knee range of motion were assessed. The Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) knee score and Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS) were used to evaluate knee function at the last follow-up.

resultsThe average follow-up time of all patients was 16.5 months (range, 12-25 months). The average bony union time was 3.2 months (range, 3-4.5 months). At the last follow-up, the average knee range of motion was 138° (range, 107-145°). The average HSS score was 91 (range, 64-98). The average KOOS Symptoms score was 90 (range, 75-96). The average KOOS Pain score was 91 (range, 72-97). The average KOOS ADL score was 91 (range, 74-97). The average KOOS sport/recreation score was 83 (range, 70-90). The average KOOS QOL score was 88 (range, 69-93). Skin necrosis, incision infections, and fixation failure did not occur during the follow-up period.

conclusionsWith our newly designed RSP and special pressurizer, posterolateral tibial plateau fractures can be easily and effectively reduced and fixed through the anterolateral approach, which serves as a novel treatment for posterolateral tibial plateau fractures.

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Bone PlatesTransducers, PressureAdultAgedFemaleFracture FixationFracture Fixation, InternalFracture HealingHumansKnee JointMaleMiddle AgedPressureRange of Motion, ArticularRetrospective StudiesTibial FracturesAnterolateral approachFracturePosterolateral tibial plateauRotational support plateSpecial pressurizer

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PMID34162413
PMCPMC8220735
OpenAlexW3174814973

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