Posterior tibial plateau fracture treatment with the new WAVE posterior proximal tibia plate: feasibility and first results.

Introduction: Operative management of posterior tibial plateau fractures (PTPF) remains challenging. The treatment goal is to restore the alignment and articular congruence, and providing sufficient stability which allows early mobilization. The purpose of this study was to assess the feasibility and safety of the newly developed WAVE posterior proximal tibia plate.

Poor sporting abilities after tibial plateau fractures involving the posterior column: how can we do better?

Purpose: Tibial plateau fractures with the involvement of the posterior column are an important prognostic factor towards poor functional outcome. We aimed to assess the sporting abilities postoperatively with special emphasis on the type of sports and sport-specific movements, as well as time needed to resume sports, restricting factors in sports engagement, and patient satisfaction. We aimed to provide prognostic information on return to sports.

Limited value of the column concept in the operative management of posterior column tibial plateau fractures.

Introduction: The three-column concept has been proposed as tool in surgical decision-making for treating tibial plateau fractures. Recent studies have underscored the negative effect of posterior column tibial plateau fractures on clinical outcome. The purpose of this study was to assess the value of the three-column concept and posterior plating in posterior column fractures.

Extended lateral column tibial plateau fractures. How do we do it?

We describe the operative management of extended lateral column fractures according to the revised three-column classification approach in a step-by-step fashion. We show that direct reduction and stable fixation of extended lateral column tibial plateau fractures via a limited arthrotomy and tibia condyle osteotomy, with the use of free subchondral 2.7 mm locking screws is a reliable technique.

Functional outcome of intra-articular tibial plateau fractures: the impact of posterior column fractures.

Abastract: INTRODUCTION: Although regularly ignored, there is growing evidence that posterior tibial plateau fractures affect the functional outcome. The goal of this study was to assess the incidence of posterior column fractures and its impact on functional outcome and general health status. We aimed to identify all clinical variables that influence the outcome and improve insights in the treatment strategies.

Functional outcome and general health status after treatment of AO type 43 distal tibial fractures.

Introduction: Distal tibial fractures are uncommon, but they result in poor overall outcome. The objective of this study was to assess functional outcome and general health status after the treatment of distal tibial fractures and identify factors that affect these outcome measures.

Patients And Methods: A retrospective cohort study including 118 AO type 43 distal tibial fractures in 116 patients was conducted.