Tibial Plateau Fracture !
A tibial plateau fracture is a break in the top of the shin bone that reaches the joint surface of the knee.
Updated 2026-10-23
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What it is
Break of the proximal tibia that involves the articular surface.
Classification
- Schatzker I–VI
- Lateral plateau most often involved
Symptoms and signs
- Pain and swelling of the knee
- Inability to bear weight
Diagnosis
- Clinical
- Exam and mechanism
- Imaging
- X-ray and CT
Treatment
- Surgical
- Open reduction and internal fixation for most displaced fractures.
Complications
- Post-traumatic osteoarthritis
- Compartment syndrome
- Nerve injury
Related conditions
Educational information, not medical advice. For any symptom, see a health professional.
Sources: Tibial Plateau Fractures (StatPearls (NCBI Bookshelf), 2024).
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