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ArticleEFORT open reviews2025

Posterolateral tibia plateau fractures: pros and cons of different surgical approaches.

Mattia Alessio-Mazzola, Giacomo Placella, Marco Conca, Vincenzo Salini

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Article in EFORT open reviews, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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2 citing papers in PubMed.

  1. Mixed reality improves agreement on surgical approach selection and patient positioning in tibial plateau fracture planning compared to CT, 3DCT and 3D printing.European journal of trauma and emergency surgery : official publication of the European Trauma Society · 2026
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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors.

Mattia Alessio-MazzolaIRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele, Unità Clinica di Ortopedia e Traumatologia, Milan, Italy.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6741-3713
Giacomo PlacellaUniversità Vita-Salute San Raffaele, Milan, Italy.
Marco ConcaIRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele, Unità Clinica di Ortopedia e Traumatologia, Milan, Italy.
Vincenzo SaliniUniversità Vita-Salute San Raffaele, Milan, Italy.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0001-4070-1907

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Posterolateral tibial plateau fractures are complex injuries requiring a thorough understanding of the anatomical structures involved, including the popliteus tendon, lateral collateral ligament and posterior horn of the lateral meniscus. Standard anterolateral or midline approaches provide limited access to the posterolateral corner, often necessitating specific surgical techniques to achieve optimal fracture reduction and joint stability. This review explores the main surgical approaches used for these fractures outlining their indications, advantages and limitations. Each section provides a step-by-step guide for an effective surgical technique, based on experience from a high-volume trauma center, to optimize exposure, reduction and fixation. Understanding the biomechanical and anatomical aspects of these fractures is crucial for selecting the most appropriate surgical strategy, minimizing complications and improving patient outcomes.

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fracture fixationFrosch approachjoint stabilityknee biomechanicsorthopedic traumaposterolateral tibial plateau fracturessurgical approachestrans fibular approach

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PMID40459152
PMCPMC12139710

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