Advantages of external hybrid fixatorsfor treating Schatzker V-VI tibial plateau fractures: A retrospective study of 40 cases.

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Date publication

juillet 2017

Journal

Orthopaedics & traumatology, surgery & research : OTSR

Auteurs

Membres identifiés du Cancéropôle Est :
Pr MAINARD Didier

Tous les auteurs :
Gross JB, Gavanier B, Belleville R, Coudane H, Mainard D, Mainard D

Lien Pubmed

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28760373

Résumé

Proximal tibia fractures make up 1% of all fractures in adults. The fractures classified as Schatzker V and VI fractures can compromise knee structure and function. They are challenging to treat and often have complications. While plate fixation is the gold standard, the resulting infection rate has led us to favor external hybrid fixation. The aims of this study were to assess the radiographical and functional outcomes along with the complication rate when using this method and to compare them to historical plate fixation data.