Multiligament knee injuries with associated tibial plateau fractures: A report of two cases

The management of a combination of fracture and multiligament knee injury(MKI) in traumatic knee injury remains controversial, and there are evolving treatment recommendations. Currently, there are no studies focusing on older adult patients with MKI's in combination with tibia fractures. As a result, there is no well-established treatment algorithm for older adult patients with these complex injuries. We report two cases of MKI's with concomitant fractures in patients fifty years of age or older. Both patients were treated surgically for their associated tibial plateau fractures, but were managed with conservative treatment of the multiligamentous knee injuries. We also provide a review of the literature and guidelines for older adult patients with these types of complex traumatic injuries. Early to mid term acceptable outcomes were achieved for both patients through surgical fixation of the tibial plateau fracture and conservative treatment of the ligament injuries. We propose a comprehensive treatment algorithm for management of these complex injuries.

Return to sport following tibial plateau fractures: A systematic review

AIM To systemically review all studies reporting return to sport following tibial plateau fracture, in order to provide information on return rates and times to sport, and to assess variations in sporting outcome for different treatment methods.METHODS A systematic search of CINAHAL, Cochrane, EMBASE, Google Scholar, MEDLINE, PEDro, Scopus, SPORTDiscus and Web of Science was performed in January 2017 using the keywords "tibial", "plateau", "fractures", "knee", "athletes", "sports", "non-operative", "conservative", "operative", "return to sport". All studies which recorded return rates and times to sport following tibial plateau fractures were included. RESULTS Twenty-seven studies were included: 1 was a randomised controlled trial, 7 were prospective cohort studies, 16 were retrospective cohort studies, 3 were case series. One study reported on the outcome of conservative management(n = 3); 27 reported on the outcome of surgical management(n = 917). Nine studies reported on Open Reduction Internal Fixation(ORIF)(n = 193), 11 on Arthroscopic-Assisted Reduction Internal Fixation(ARIF)(n = 253) and 7 on Frame-Assisted Fixation(FRAME)(n = 262). All studies recorded "return to sport"rates. Only one study recorded a "return to sport" time. The return rate to sport for the total cohort was 70%. For the conservatively-managed fractures, the return rate was 100%. For the surgically-managed fractures, the return rate was 70%. For fractures managed with ORIF, the return rate was 60%. For fractures managed with ARIF, the return rate was 83%. For fractures managed with FRAME was 52%. The return rate for ARIF was found to be significantly greater than that for ORIF(OR 3.22, 95%CI: 2.09-4.97, P < 0.001) and for FRAME(OR 4.33, 95%CI: 2.89-6.50, P < 0.001). No difference was found between the return rates for ORIF and FRAME(OR 1.35, 95%CI: 0.92-1.96, P = 0.122). The recorded return time was 6.9 mo(median), from a study reporting on ORIF.CONCLUSION Return rates to sport for tibial plateau fractures remain limited compared to other fractures. ARIF provides the best return rates. There is limited data regarding return times to sport. Further research is required to determine return times to sport, and to improve return rates to sport, through treatment and rehabilitation optimisation.

Locking compression plate+T-type steel plate for postoperative weight bearing and functional recovery in complex tibial plateau fractures

Complex tibial plateau fractures can seriously affect quality of life and physical and mental health of patients.The anatomical relationship between the proximal tibial bone and soft tissue is complex,resulting in different types of tibial plateau fractures.Violent trauma can lead to displaced fracture,serious soft tissue injury,and potentially,dislocation of the knee joint.Therefore,tibial plateau fractures are extremely unstable.AIM To assess the use of locking compression plate(LCP)+T-type steel plate for postoperative weight bearing and functional recovery of complex tibial plateau fractures.METHODS Ninety-seven patients with complex tibial plateau fractures who underwent surgery at our hospital were selected for retrospective study.Forty-nine patients had been treated with LCP+T-type steel plate limited internal fixation(study group),and 48 patients with bilateral ordinary steel plate support(control group).The operation process index,postoperative rehabilitation related index,Rasmussen score of the knee joint,tibial plateau varus angle(TPA),tibial plateau retroversion angle(PA),and surgical complications of the two groups were compared.RESULTS The operation time and intraoperative bone graft volume in the study group were lower than those in the control group(P<0.05).There were no significant differences in surgical bleeding,anterior external incision length,postoperative drainage,hospital stay duration,and fracture healing time between the groups(P>0.05).There was no significant difference in the TPA and PA angle between the groups immediately and 18 mo after surgery(P>0.05).At 12 mo after surgery,the Rasmussen scale score was higher in the study group than in the control group(P<0.05).There was no significant difference in the Rasmussen scale score at 18 mo after surgery,and the radiology score at 12 and 18 mo after surgery,between the two groups(P>0.05).The postoperative complication rate in the study group(3.77%)was lower than that in the control group(15.09%;P<0.05).CONCLUSION LCP+T-type steel plate internal fixation has advantages in terms of minimizing trauma and enabling early postoperative functional exercise,promoting functional recovery and lower limb weight-bearing,and reducing postoperative complications.

The Application and Operation-Effect Analysis for Complex Tibial Plateau Fractures with 3D Printing Technique

Objective: To investigate the value of 3D printing techniques in the treatment of complex tibial plateau fractures. Methods: From September 2016 to September 2018, 28 patients with complex tibial plateau fractures were treated in our hospital. According to the odevity of hospitalized order, the patients were divided into two groups. Group A used 3D reconstruction, virtually reduction, 3D printing and demonstration of individual fracture model before operation while group B only received conventional process by use X-rays or CT image. Comparison between the two groups was made in operation time, operative blood loss, radiation frequency, surgery instrument cost and knee function score. Results: The follow-up was 14.4 months on average (ranged 6 to 22 months). There was no statistical difference of the surgery instrument cost between the 2 groups (P > 0.05). The operation time of group A was significantly shorter than that of group B (P χ2 = 0.373, P = 0.54). Conclusion: 3D printing techniques can improve surgery effect in complex tibial plateau fractures.

Artificial Intelligence to Diagnose Tibial Plateau Fractures: An Intelligent Assistant for Orthopedic Physicians

Objective:To explore a new artificial intelligence(AI)-aided method to assist the clinical diagnosis of tibial plateau fractures(TPFs)and further measure its validity and feasibility.Methods:A total of 542 X-rays of TPFs were collected as a reference database.An AI algorithm(RetinaNet)was trained to analyze and detect TPF on the X-rays.The ability of the AI algorithm was determined by indexes such as detection accuracy and time taken for analysis.The algorithm performance was also compared with orthopedic physicians.Results:The AI algorithm showed a detection accuracy of 0.91 for the identification of TPF,which was similar to the performance of orthopedic physicians(0.92±0.03).The average time spent for analysis of the AI was 0.56 s,which was 16 times faster than human performance(8.44±3.26 s).Conclusion:The AI algorithm is a valid and efficient method for the clinical diagnosis of TPF.It can be a useful assistant for orthopedic physicians,which largely promotes clinical workflow and further guarantees the health and security of patients.

Combined Use of Percutaneous Canulated Screws and External or Internal Fixation for Less Invasive Treatment of Tibial Plateaux Fractures

The classic way of treatment of tibial plateau fractures with an extensive approach, opening of the knee and compressive internal fixation can lead to major complications such as infection, skin necrosis and knee stiffness. Here we present a less invasive and thus safer surgical technique, and its indications and results. Twenty patients with various types of fractures according to Schatzker’s classification (mainly V and VI) were treated during a time period of seven years. Surgical treatment usually consisted of a combination of percutaneous canulated screws with a hybrid external fixator. In three cases canulated screws were combined with a laterally applied anatomic locking plate. Patients were followed up for six months to three years postoperatively. Indications as well as intra and postoperative parameters such as surgical time, stability of fixation, blood loss, wound healing, infection, fracture healing and final result were studied. No major complications were recorded either early or later. The use of external οr less invasive internal fixation in combination with percutaneous canulated screws appears to be an adequate method for the treatment of most types of these fractures.

Lesional and Therapeutic Aspects of Tibial Plateau Fractures at the BSS University Hospital Center in Kati

Introduction: Tibial plateau fractures are solutions of continuity of the epiphyseal-metaphyseal block of the upper end of the tibia of which at least one line enters the joint. They threaten the stability and mobility of the knee and can compromise walking and standing. These fractures are on the increase, especially affecting young and active subjects. Orthopedic treatment is a rare indication apart from non-displaced or slightly displaced forms. Surgical treatment is required in displaced forms, particularly in depression fractures. The aim of this work was to report the lesional and therapeutic aspects of tibial plateau fractures in our department. Patients and Method: Patients and method: This was a retrospective study over 36 months from January 2019 to December 2021. Included in this study were patients treated for a tibial plateau fracture in our department and followed up for at least 10 months. The epidemiological and clinical data analyzed were age, sex, affected side, etiology, mechanism of injury, pathological anatomy and associated lesions. The fractures were classified according to the classification of Duparc and Ficat. The slightly or non-displaced forms were treated orthopedically while the displaced forms were treated surgically. The minimum follow-up was 10 months. The results were evaluated by the anatomical criteria according to Mazas and Duparc and functional according to Merle d’Aubigné. Results: The authors collected 71 cases of tibial plateau fractures. They accounted for 4.0% of all limb fractures, 5.8% of lower limb fractures and 33.8% of knee fractures in our service. The male sex was the most represented at 78.9% with a sex ratio of 3.7. The age group of [20 - 40] years was the most affected, i.e., 53.5%. The average age was 41 years with extremes of 17 and 82 years. The left side was affected (n = 47) and the right side (n = 24). Road traffic accident was the main cause. The mechanism of injury was mainly represented by lateral and sagittal compressions. Lateral unituberosity and bi-tuberosity fractures were the most frequent pathological types in our series, respectively 42.2% and 28.2%. The associated lesions were mainly represented by bone, ligament, skin and neurological lesions. The treatment was orthopedic in 52.1% and surgical in 47.9%. According to the functional criteria of PMA, our results were very good and good at 77.4%, Average at 14.1% and poor at 8.5%. Conclusion: It appears in this study that fractures of the tibial plateaus are frequent and serious because of their articular nature. Lateral and sagittal compressions are the most evoked injury mechanisms. Lateral unituberosity and bituberosity fractures are the most frequent pathological types. Functional and anatomical results are significantly better with surgical treatment.

PERCUTANEOUS REDUCTION AND STABILIZATION OF COMPLEX TIBIAL PLATEAU FRACTURES

Mechanical traction and percutaneous reduction by leverage and fixation by a bilateral groove externalfixator were performed on 23 patients with complex tibial plateau fractures involving a depressed and splitfragments. The fixator is composed of two long groove frames, three to five nuts, hooked bolts and Stein-manns pins.All fractures united in good position in three months with no incision (only pinpricks), llttle operativetrauma and no significant complications but pintract infection, and the flexion-extension range of kneemovement was excllent in all patients, so that this technique is particularly advisable for complex tibialplateau fractures.

Medial tibial plateau morphology and stress fracture location:A magnetic resonance imaging study

AIM To determine the location of medial tibial plateau stress fractures and its relationship with tibial plateau morphology using magnetic resonance imaging(MRI).METHODS A retrospective review of patients with a diagnosis of stress fracture of the medial tibial plateau was performed for a 5-year period. Fourteen patients [three female and 11 male, with an average age of 36.4 years(range, 15-50 years)], who underwent knee MRI, were included. The appearance of the tibial plateau stress fracture and the geometry of the tibial plateau were reviewed and measured on MRI.RESULTS Thirteen of 14 stress fractures were linear, and one of them stellated on MRI images. The location of fractures was classified into three types. Three fractures were located anteromedially(AM type), six posteromedially(PM type), and five posteriorly(P type) at the medial tibial plateau. In addition, tibial posterior slope at the medial tibial plateau tended to be larger when the fracture was located more posteriorly on MRI.CONCLUSION We found that MRI showed three different localizations of medial tibial plateau stress fractures, which were associated with tibial posterior slope at the medial tibial plateau.

Comparison between computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging in clinical diagnosis and treatment of tibial platform fractures

BACKGROUND Tibial plateau fracture is one of the common fracture types.It occurs mainly in teenagers and is usually caused by a fall.After the occurrence of fracture,knee swelling,pain,limited activity,etc.greatly affect the patient’s exercise habits and lifestyle.X-ray,computed tomography(CT)and magnetic resonance imaging(MRI)were used in this examination.X-rays are relatively new and easy to operate.However,there are some errors in the observation of fracture collapse and fracture displacement.In recent years,CT and MRI have been actively used to diagnose various types of clinical fractures.They have more diagnostic power than X-ray film.However,some scholars believe that CT is also prone to errors in clinical application.The volume effect leads to missed diagnosis and misdiagnosis in some cases,while the multidirection scanning of MRI technology can effectively overcome the shortcomings of CT.To facilitate the selection of clinical examination regimens,this study further observed the diagnostic ability of these two regimens in the diagnosis of tibial plateau fractures.AIM To explore the value of nuclear MRI and CT in the clinical diagnosis of tibial plateau fractures.METHODS A total of 120 patients with tibial plateau fractures admitted from September 2017 to August 2019 were included.All patients were examined by nuclear MRI and CT scanning.The results were sent to senior physicians in our hospital to complete the diagnosis.RESULTS Nuclear magnetic resonance showed the same effects as CT in four aspects:fracture displacement,bone defect,fracture site and fracture comminution.There was no significant difference in the score data(P>0.05).Nuclear magnetic resonance and CT tended to be consistent in the B3,C2 and C3 fracture diagnosis coincidence rate,combined injury detection rate and fracture detection rate.The diagnostic coincidence rate of type B1,B2 and C1 fractures and the accuracy rate of overall fracture classification indicated that the MRI technique was significantly better than that of CT(P>0.05).CONCLUSION MRI and CT have good diagnostic typing in the diagnosis of tibial plateau fractures,but MRI is more accurate and may be preferred.

Arthroscopically assisted treatment for Schatzker type Ⅰ-Ⅴ tibial plateau fractures

Objective： To report the clinical outcome of arthroscopically assisted treatment for tibial plateau fractures. Methods： A total of 39 patients with tibial plateau fractures were treated by arthroscopic fixation from February 2002 to December 2005, including 11 patients with bony avulsion of the anterior cruciate ligament and 19 with meniscal injury. There were 4 cases of type Ⅰ fracture, 12 type Ⅱ, 9 type Ⅲ, 12 type Ⅳ and 2 type Ⅴ according to Schatzker criteria. Firstly, the combined injuries were treated. Then the plateau fractures with the displacement over 3 mm or more were reduced and fixed. Finally, the internal fixation was observed by X-ray equipment. Postoperative management was early motion and delayed weight bearing. Results： All the fractures healed in 3 or 4 months. All patients were followed up for 1 to 5 years after operation.No case had severe complications, such as poor wound healing, infection, osteofascial compartment syndrome and osteoarthfitis. According to the Rasmussen scoring system, 36 cases obtained excellent or good results and the other 3 cases had moderate clinical results. The average score was 26 ± 3. Conclusions： As an adjuvant treatment of intraarticular fractures such as tibial plateau fracture, arthroscopy has many advantages. It can treat associated intraarticular soft tissue components, visualize the chondral surface reduction, lavage the hematoma and smaller loose fragments, decrease soft tissue dissection, reduce the risk of scarring and promote rapid recovery.

Outcome of complex tibial plateau fractures with Ilizarov external fixation with or without minimal internal fixation

Purpose: To evaluate the clinico-radiological outcome of complex tibial plateau fractures treated with Ilizarov external fixation with or without minimal internal fixation. Methods: This retrospective review was conducted on all the cases of Schatzker types V and VI tibial plateau fractures treated by Ilizarov external fixation between July 2006 and December 2015 with the minimum follow-up duration of one year. There were 30 patients: 24 males and 6 females, mean age 43.33 years, and mean follow-up 3.6 years. Three of them were open fractures;15 cases were Schatzkertype V fractures and the other 15 type VI. According to AO/OTA classification, there were 11 type C1, 12 C2 and 7 type C3 fractures. Outcome assessment was made with American Knee Society Score (AKSS) and Rasmussen's Radiological Score (RRS) at final follow-up. Results: Out of the 30 cases, mini-open reduction was performed in 7, bone graft in 4, minimal internal fixation in 10 and knee temporary immobilisation in 11 patients. Mean duration of external fixation was 11.8 weeks. All fractures united. Pin tract infections in 7 and common peroneal neuropathy in 2 patients were self-limiting. Two patients had axial misalignment of less than 10°. At final follow-up, the mean knee range of motion was 114.7, mean AKSS 81.5 and mean RRS 16.7. On statistical analysis, Schatzker type of fractures, use of minimal internal fixation and knee-spanning did not influence the final outcome. Conclusion: Ilizarov external fixator with or without minimal internal fixation provides acceptable outcome for complex tibial plateau fractures. Care must be taken to look for minor loss of alignment, especially in Type VI Schatzker fractures after removal of the fixator. However small sample size precludes firm conclusions.

Does a staged treatment of high energy tibial plateau fractures affect functional results and bony union?A case series

Purpose:Tibial plateau fracture(TPF)is a devastating injury as it shatters lower articular surface of the largest joint.Apart from bony injury,TPF can lead to great soft tissue envelope compromise which affects the treatment plan and outcome.In the present study,clinical results were assessed in cases of high energy TPFs treated in staged manner.Methods:Twenty-three(20 males and 3 females)patients of high energy communited TPFs(Schatzker typeⅤandⅥ)were consecutively treated.1 All the patient had compromise of overlying skin conditions.They were all successively scheduled for staged treatment plan which comprised of application of bridging knee external fixator on the first day of admission and definitive internal fixation after skin and soft tissue overlying the fracture were healed.Schatzker typeⅠ,Ⅱ,ⅢandⅣwere excluded from the study.Primary survey was done and patient who had head injury,chest and abdominal injury,pelvic injury and contralateral limb injury and open fractures were excluded from the study.The patients were also evaluated in terms of wound complications,axial and rotary alignment of limb,fixation failure,articular congruity and range of motion of the knees and post injury employment.Statistical analysis was done using SPSS software.Results:Maximum follow-up period was 13 months.All the fractures were united at final follow-up.Clinical evaluation was done with the Tegner Lysholm knee scoring scale.2 Excellent results were found in 78%cases and good and fair results in 22%cases.There was significant correlation between range of motion and the Tegner Lysholm knee score(p<0.001,Pearson correlation coefficient=0.741).The correlation between the score and the radiographical union duration was significant(p=0.006,Pearson correlation coefficient=-0.554).Conclusion:A staged treatment plan allows healing of soft tissue envelope,with avoidance of dreadful complications such as compartment syndrome and chronic infection.In addition,a staged treatment strategy does not hamper the fracture reduction,bony union and the functional results.

Complications in the management of closed high-energy proximal tibial plateau fractures

Purpose： To report complications in the management of complex closed proximal tibial fractures. Method： A retrospective study was conducted to analyze the infectious and noninfectious complications encountered in the management of high-energy Schatzker type V and VI tibial plateau fractures. All patients were treated at the level 1 trauma centre between January 20tl and March 2014. Sixty two patients were included in the study. The mean patient age was （43.16 ±11.59） years with 60 males and 2 females. Infectious complications like superficial and deep infection, wound dehiscence, malalignment in the immediate postoperative period and in follow-up period were noted. Results： The overall complication rate was 30.65% （19 out of 62）. Infectious complications were noted in 20.97% cases （13162）. In majority of the cases （8113）, superficial infection was seen which managed with regular dressing and antibiotic administration. The patients （5/13） who had developed deep-seated infection were subjected to repeated debridements, flap coverage, implant removal or amputation depending upon the host response. Thirteen patients had experienced noninfectious complications. Hardware related complications were noticed in six patients and four among them received a secondary procedure. Malalignment was observed in seven patients but only single patient underwent subsequent operative intervention. Conclusion： Proximal tibial plateau fractures especially Shatzker type V and VI are associated with extensive soft tissue damage even in closed injuries. The complications encountered in the management of these fractures can be minimized with appropriate patient selection and minimal soft tissue dissection.

New Developments in Treatments of Tibial Plateau Fractures

Tibial plateau fractures account for 1.66–2.0% of all fractures in adults and about 8% of fractures in the elderly.[1] Tibial plateau fractures should be considered as complex injuries representing a wide fracture spectrum： soft-tissue compromise, neurovascular damage, compartment syndrome, and ligament and meniscus tears, which remain a big challenge, even for experienced orthopedic trauma surgeons. Although the best treatment modality remains controversial, we aimed to present new developments in the treatment of tibial plateau fractures for reference.

Effect of BMI on outcomes of surgical treatment for tibial plateau fractures： A comparative retrospective case series study

Purpose： Tibia plateau fracture （TPF） treatment aims at achieving a stable, aligned, mobile, painless knee and preventing post-traumatic osteoarthritis. To achieve this goal, surgeons consider criteria such as patients＇ characteristics, severity, risk of complications, fracture displacementJdepression, degree of soft tissue injury. However, body mass index （BMI） is not considered as a risk factor in literature. Our study was conducted to find out any possible correlation between BMI and functional scores or radiological score separately. Methods： Retrospective analysis of case series between 2011 and 2014 was done on the database of a tertiary hospital in Istanbul. There were 67 TPF patients （54 males, 13 females） in the study. Relationship between BM1 and functional knee scores or radiological score was compared statistically. Closed fractures with both high-energy and low-energy injury were included in the study. Patients with open fracture, multi-trauma presence, meniscus and/or ligamentous injury, increased co-morbidity, inadequate records （25 cases in all） were excluded. Surgery type, Schatzker classification, injury side, trauma energy, and gender were considered as possible risk factors. Binary regression analysis was done for possible factors affecting functional knee scores and radiologic score. Results： Model summary calculations were done as Nagelkerke R2 test for Knee Society score, Lysholm knee score, and Ahlback and Rydberg radiologic scores, which were 0.648, 0.831, and 0.327 respec- tively. Homer-Lemeshow test values were 0.976, 0.998, and 0.362, respectively. There is negative correlation between BMI and both knee function scores. There is no correlation between BMI and radiologic score. Conclusion： An increase in BMI has a negative effect on functional knee scores after surgical treatment of TPFs. Therefore, BMI should be considered as a risk factor for surgical treatment of TPFs.

3D打印技术在腓骨头上入路治疗复杂胫骨平台后外侧骨折中的临床应用

目的探讨3D打印技术在腓骨头上入路治疗复杂胫骨平台后外侧骨折中的临床应用价值。方法回顾性分析67例接受腓骨头上入路治疗的复杂胫骨平台后外侧骨折患者的临床资料,根据术前是否采用3D打印模拟手术将患者分为3D打印组35例和常规组32例。比较2组患者的手术时间、术中出血量、术中透视次数,观察术后切口感染、腘血管损伤、腓总神经损伤等并发症发生情况。随访骨折愈合时间,术后6个月评估Rasmussen评分,末次随访时评估美国特种外科医院(HSS)膝关节功能评分。结果67例患者随访时间为14~22个月;2组各有1例患者发生术后切口感染,均未发生腘血管损伤、腓总神经损伤、下肢深静脉血栓等并发症;3D打印组患者手术时间、术中出血量、术中透视次数均短于或少于常规组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);2组患者骨折愈合时间、术后6个月Rasmussen评分、末次随访时HSS评分比较,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。结论3D打印技术应用于复杂胫骨平台后外侧骨折患者的腓骨头上入路治疗中,可以优化手术方案,缩短手术时间,减少术中出血量和透视次数。

自体骨移植与骨替代物手术治疗胫骨平台骨折的Meta分析

目的:通过Meta分析系统评价自体骨移植和骨替代物治疗胫骨平台骨折的临床疗效。方法:计算机检索2005年1月至2022年8月PubMed、Web of Science、中国知网、万方等数据库已发表的关于自体骨移植和骨替代物治疗胫骨平台骨折的病例对照研究文献。根据纳排标准进行文献筛选及数据提取,对入选的随机对照研究(randomized controlled trial,RCT)采用Cochrane手册中的干预性Meta分析标准进行质量评价。采用RevMan 5.3软件对两种方法的关节凹陷、关节面二次塌陷率、失血量、手术时间和感染率进行Meta分析。结果:共纳入7项RCT研究,424例患者,其中骨替代物组296例,自体骨移植组128例。两组手术时间[MD=-16.79,95%CI(-25.72,-7.85),P=0.0002],出血量[MD=-70.49,95%CI(-79.34,-61.65),P<0.00001]比较,差异有统计学意义。而关节凹陷[MD=-0.17,95%CI(-0.91,0.58),P=0.66],关节面二次塌陷率[RR=-0.74,95%CI(0.35,1.57),P=0.43],感染率[RR=1.21,95%CI(0.31,4.70),P=0.78]比较,差异无统计学意义。结论:骨替代物与自体骨移植治疗胫骨平台骨折在关节凹陷、关节面二次塌陷率和感染率方面疗效相近。但骨替代物较自体骨移植,能减少失血量,缩短手术时间。

两种切口钢板内固定治疗胫骨平台骨折的疗效比较

目的比较两种切口钢板内固定治疗胫骨平台骨折的疗效。方法将108例胫骨平台骨折患者按照切口不同分为观察组(采用微创切口钢板内固定治疗,54例)和对照组(采用传统切开复位钢板内固定治疗,54例)。记录两组切口长度、住院时间、骨痂形成时间、骨折愈合时间、开始部分负重行走时间、并发症发生情况、膝关节活动度、膝关节功能优良率。结果患者均获得随访,时间12~18个月。切口长度、住院时间、骨痂形成时间、骨折愈合时间、开始部分负重行走时间观察组均短(早)于对照组(P<0.05)。术后6个月,膝关节功能优良率观察组高于对照组(P<0.01),膝关节屈曲、伸直活动度观察组均优于对照组(P<0.05)。术后并发症发生率观察组低于对照组(P<0.05)。结论与传统切开复位钢板内固定相比,微创切口钢板内固定治疗胫骨平台骨折具有创伤小、住院时间短、并发症发生率低的优点,更利于骨折愈合、患者早期功能锻炼及膝关节功能的恢复。

关节镜下经皮微创钢板内固定术治疗胫骨平台骨折患者的疗效及对膝关节功能的影响

目的:分析关节镜下经皮微创钢板内固定术(MIPPO)治疗胫骨平台骨折患者的疗效及对膝关节功能的影响。方法:选取90例胫骨平台骨折患者为研究对象,根据术式分为切开复位内固定术(ORIF)组和MIPPO组,每组各45例。比较两组患者围术期指标、愈合时间、术后并发症总发生率及术后3个月膝关节活动度、膝关节功能。结果:相较于ORIF组,MIPPO组患者围术期指标、愈合时间、术后并发症总发生率均更低(P<0.05)。术后3个月时,相较于ORIF组,MIPPO组患者膝关节活动度、膝关节功能评分均更高(P<0.05)。结论:相较于ORIF,MIPPO治疗胫骨平台骨折患者疗效更优,有利于患者骨折预后,改善其膝关节功能。