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ArticleInternational journal of burns and trauma2021

The effectiveness of arthroscopy assisted fixation of Schatzker types I-III tibial plateau fractures: our experience at a tertiary centre.

Mandeep S Dhillon, Mandeep S Virk, Prasoon Kumar, Pratik M Rathod

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Article in International journal of burns and trauma, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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  4. [Short-term effectiveness of lateral raft plate combined with Jail screw fixation in treatment of tibial plateau collapse fractures involved posterior-lateral column].Zhongguo xiu fu chong jian wai ke za zhi = Zhongguo xiufu chongjian waike zazhi = Chinese journal of reparative and reconstructive surgery · 2023
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Mandeep S DhillonDepartment of Orthopaedics, PGIMER Sector 12, Chandigarh 160012, India.
Mandeep S VirkDepartment of Orthopaedics, PGIMER Sector 12, Chandigarh 160012, India.
Prasoon KumarDepartment of Orthopaedics, PGIMER Sector 12, Chandigarh 160012, India.
Pratik M RathodDepartment of Orthopaedics, PGIMER Sector 12, Chandigarh 160012, India.
Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research · IN

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundTibial condyle fractures are high energy injuries which require anatomical reduction and stable fixation for early mobilisation of the knee joint. Arthroscopy assisted fixation of these fractures provide additional benefits of minimal dissection, accurate visualisation of the articular surface and faster rehabilitation. The present study describes our experience with this technique. MATERIALS &

methodsPatients in the age group 15-65 years, presenting with closed tibial plateau fractures (Schatzker types I, II, III) at the advanced trauma centre of our institute within 3 weeks of injury, were recruited for this prospective case series. Open fractures, fractures of types IV, V and VI, fractures with associated knee dislocation, fractures presenting after 3 weeks and polytrauma patients with head injuries and/or blunt trauma to chest/abdomen, were excluded. Patients were evaluated according to Rasmussen numerical subjective evaluation chart at a minimum follow up of 6 months.

resultsThere were 5 fractures of Schatzker type I, 8 of type II and 2 of type III, which were scoped and fixed percutaneously. The mean age of the 15 patients was 34.2 years with male to female ratio of 4:1. Diagnostic arthroscopy detected co existent lateral meniscal tears (peripheral) in 2 cases, while 1 case had a contused anterior cruciate ligament. Fixation of the fractures were done by 1 or 2 percutaneous screws in 9/15 cases; buttress plating in 4/15 cases and combination of plate and screw in 2/15 cases. The average overall Rasmussen score was 28.2/30 (range 22-30) and there were 1 patient each with postoperative stiffness and screw prominence while 3 cases had extensor lags.

conclusionThe aim of this combination procedure is stable fixation by minimally invasive methods; this reduces surgical insult, improves articular surface visualisation, allows management of concomitant ligament injuries, and patients can be rapidly mobilised. Case selection is extremely important for good results.

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arthroscopy assistedrasmussen scoreSchatzkertibial condyle fracture

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PMCPMC8310862
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