Evaluation of popliteal artery injury risk with locked lateral plating of the tibial plateau.

Objectives: This study was undertaken to determine if there is increased likelihood of popliteal artery injury as one places a fixed-angle lateral proximal tibia locking plate with posterior plate lift off and or anterior plate translation from the ideal position.

Methods: A Synthes (Synthes USA, West Chester, PA) 3.5-mm and 4.