Trial reportInternational orthopaedics2026
Ilizarov external fixation versus open reduction and internal fixation for complex tibial plateau fractures: a prospective randomised comparative study.
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- Outpatient deformity correction: novel closed reduction technique transforms tibial trauma care.International orthopaedics · 2026Article
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Abstract
purposeTo compare the clinical and functional outcomes of Ilizarov external fixation versus open reduction and internal fixation in the management of complex tibial plateau fractures.
methodsA prospective, randomised comparative clinical study was conducted at two trauma centres including 40 adult patients with Schatzker types IV-VI tibial plateau fractures. Patients were randomly assigned to internal fixation (n = 20) or Ilizarov external fixation (n = 20).
resultsPatients in the external fixation group (Group B) started partial weight-bearing significantly earlier (mean 6.6 weeks) compared to the internal fixation group (Group A; mean 9.6 weeks; p = 0.002). Full weight-bearing was also achieved significantly sooner in Group B (mean 11 weeks) compared to Group A (mean 17.65 weeks; p < 0.001). Healing time, Knee Society Scores, pain, and range of motion were comparable.
conclusionIlizarov external fixation facilitates earlier partial and full weight-bearing compared to internal fixation, with similar healing times and functional outcomes, suggesting its efficacy as an alternative to internal fixation for complex tibial plateau fractures.
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