Author/Authors :
Manolo Arouca, Matheus Universidade de São Paulo - Medical School - Institute of Orthopedics and Traumatology, São Paulo, SP, Brazil , Henrique Ricardo da Costa, Guilherme Universidade de São Paulo - Medical School - Institute of Orthopedics and Traumatology, São Paulo, SP, Brazil , Camargo Leonhardt, Marcos Universidade de São Paulo - Medical School - Institute of Orthopedics and Traumatology, São Paulo, SP, Brazil , Barbosa, Dennis Universidade de São Paulo - Medical School - Institute of Orthopedics and Traumatology, São Paulo, SP, Brazil , dos Santos Silva, Jorge Universidade de São Paulo - Medical School - Institute of Orthopedics and Traumatology, São Paulo, SP, Brazil , Edson Kojima, Kodi Universidade de São Paulo - Medical School - Institute of Orthopedics and Traumatology, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
Abstract :
Objective: To compare postoperative radiographic outcomes
of Schatzker type V and VI tibial plateau fractures treated with
double-plate or single lateral locked plate. Methods: Sixty-three
patients operated from December 2011 to February 2016 were
selected, 47 from the double-plate group and 16 from the single
lateral locked plate group. Minimum follow-up for all patients was
6 months. Fracture reduction evaluation was based on radiographic
parameters: joint reduction, sagittal alignment, coronal alignment,
and condylar width. Results: Radiographic evaluation showed
no statistical difference in the immediate or late postoperative
periods. Conclusion: Despite the reduced sample, this study is
aligned with current results published in the medical literature.
The severity of Schatzker type V and VI tibial plateau fractures
can be minimized by the correct indication for the implant regard-
ing fracture morphology. Level of Evidence III, Retrospective
comparative study.
Keywords :
Tibial Fractures , Fracture Fixation , Internal , Orthopedic Fixation Devices
