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ReviewUnfallchirurgie (Heidelberg, Germany)2026

[Osteosynthesis for tibial plateau fractures in geriatric patients].

Adrian Deichsel, Christian Peez, Jan Christoph Katthagen, Lucas Palma Kries, Thorben Briese, Christoph Kittl, Klemens Horst, Elmar Herbst

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Review in Unfallchirurgie (Heidelberg, Germany), 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

8 authors.

Adrian DeichselKlinik für Unfall‑, Hand- und Wiederherstellungschirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Münster, Albert-Schweitzer-Campus 1, 48149, Münster, Deutschland.
Christian PeezKlinik für Unfall‑, Hand- und Wiederherstellungschirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Münster, Albert-Schweitzer-Campus 1, 48149, Münster, Deutschland.
Jan Christoph Katthagen
Lucas Palma KriesKlinik für Unfall‑, Hand- und Wiederherstellungschirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Münster, Albert-Schweitzer-Campus 1, 48149, Münster, Deutschland.
Thorben BrieseKlinik für Unfall‑, Hand- und Wiederherstellungschirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Münster, Albert-Schweitzer-Campus 1, 48149, Münster, Deutschland.
Christoph KittlKlinik für Unfall‑, Hand- und Wiederherstellungschirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Münster, Albert-Schweitzer-Campus 1, 48149, Münster, Deutschland.
Klemens HorstKlinik für Unfall‑, Hand- und Wiederherstellungschirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Münster, Albert-Schweitzer-Campus 1, 48149, Münster, Deutschland.
Elmar HerbstKlinik für Unfall‑, Hand- und Wiederherstellungschirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Münster, Albert-Schweitzer-Campus 1, 48149, Münster, Deutschland. elmar.herbst@gmail.com.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The surgical management of tibial plateau fractures in geriatric patients presents relevant challenges compared with younger patient populations. In addition to fracture-specific aspects, these particularly include patient-related factors, such as osteoporosis, multimorbidity and cognitive impairment, all of which can influence the interpretation of indications, operative strategy and postoperative management. This review article provides an overview of the key considerations for osteosynthesis of geriatric tibial plateau fractures and summarizes the relevant influencing factors that should be taken into account.

Indexed as

Fracture Fixation, InternalTibial FracturesTibial Plateau FracturesAgedAged, 80 and overFemaleHumansMaleOsteoporosisTreatment OutcomeCognitive dysfunctionFracture fixationMultimorbidityOsteoporosisPostoperative care

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PMID42334556

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