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ArticleJournal of orthopaedic surgery and research2025

Shear wave elastography for noninvasive assessment of intracompartmental pressure in tibial plateau fractures: a cross-sectional study.

Heng Zhang, Luqi Li, Huiyang Jia, Haofei Wang, Qi Dong, Jialiang Guo, Zhiyong Hou

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Heng Zhang *Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, 139 Ziqiang Road, Shijiazhuang, 050051, Hebei, China.
Luqi Li *Department of Ultrasound Medicine, Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, 050051, Hebei, China.
Huiyang JiaDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, 139 Ziqiang Road, Shijiazhuang, 050051, Hebei, China.
Haofei WangDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, 139 Ziqiang Road, Shijiazhuang, 050051, Hebei, China.
Qi DongDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, 139 Ziqiang Road, Shijiazhuang, 050051, Hebei, China.
Jialiang GuoDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, 139 Ziqiang Road, Shijiazhuang, 050051, Hebei, China. drjlguo@hebmu.edu.com.
Zhiyong HouDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, 139 Ziqiang Road, Shijiazhuang, 050051, Hebei, China. drzyhou@hebmu.edu.cn.

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Key R&D Program of the China Ministry of Science and Technology 2024YFC2510600
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backgroundThis study aimed to investigate the utility of shear wave elastography (SWE) as a noninvasive diagnostic tool for assessing anterior compartment intracompartmental pressure (ICP) in patients with tibial plateau fractures, facilitating early detection of high compartment pressure (HCP) to mitigate acute compartment syndrome (ACS) risks.

methodsIn this cross-sectional study conducted from January 2024 to March 2025 at a tertiary hospital in China, 170 patients aged 18-65 years with tibial plateau fractures diagnosed within 48 h were enrolled. Demographic data, injury mechanisms, Schatzker classification, and laboratory parameters were collected. shear wave velocity (SWV) was measured via SWE on both injured and contralateral anterior compartment muscles, alongside invasive ICP monitoring. Statistical analyses encompassed Spearman's correlations, stepwise logistic regression for a multivariate model incorporating SWV, age, and fracture type, and receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves for diagnostic performance.

resultsAmong participants (57.1% male, median age 45 years), 44 exhibited HCP (ICP ≥ 30 mmHg). Injury-side SWV and SWV differential showed strong positive correlations with ICP (ρ = 0.704 and 0.535, respectively; both P < 0.001). Significant SWV disparities were observed between HCP and non-HCP groups (P < 0.001). The multivariate model yielded an AUC of 0.880, with 93.2% sensitivity and 71.4% specificity, demonstrating consistent performance across gender subgroups. Adjusted odds ratios highlighted injury-side SWV (aOR 5.99) and Schatzker Ⅳ-Ⅵ fractures (aOR 4.14) as key predictors.

conclusionOur study results indicate that SWE can reliably and noninvasively detect HCP in tibial plateau fractures, providing superior diagnostic accuracy and clinical applicability.

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Compartment SyndromesElasticity Imaging TechniquesTibial FracturesAdolescentAdultAgedCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedPressureTibial Plateau FracturesYoung AdultAcute compartment syndrome (ACS)Intracompartmental pressure (ICP)Shear wave elastography (SWE)Tibial plateau fracturesUltrasound

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