Combination of fine wire fixation and limited internal fixation for high-energy tibial plateau fractures: functional results at minimum 5-year follow-up.

Objectives: To assess knee function and the development of knee arthrosis, at 3 and 5 years postoperatively, in high-energy tibial plateau fractures that were treated with minimal internal fixation augmented by small wire circular frames.

Setting: Level II trauma hospital.

Design: : Retrospective study.