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Rim plate in the treatment of hyperextension tibial plateau fracture: surgical technique and a series of cases.

Authors :
Sun, Zhijian
Li, Ting
Liu, Yabo
Mao, Yujiang
Li, Weihua
Guo, Qi
Li, Shaoliang
Li, Changrun
Source :
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders; 8/17/2023, Vol. 24 Issue 1, p1-6, 6p
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

Background: The existence of a "bare area" at the anterior plateau has been observed in cases where anteromedial and/or anterolateral proximal tibial locking plates are used for fixation in the treatment of hyperextension tibial plateau fractures (HTPF). The objective of this study is to introduce the rim plate fixation technique and evaluate its clinical efficacy. Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted on HTPF patients who underwent treatment with a combination of rim plate and proximal tibial locking plate at our hospital between April 2015 and December 2019. All patients were followed up for a minimum of one year. Open reduction and internal fixation were performed using anteromedial/posteromedial and/or anterolateral approaches for all cases. The surgical strategies employed for rim plate fixation were introduced, and both radiographic and clinical outcomes were assessed. Results: Thirteen patients were enrolled in the study, with an average follow-up time of 4.3 years. Satisfactory reduction was achieved and radiographically maintained in all cases. Additionally, all patients exhibited satisfactory clinical functions, as evidenced by a mean hospital for special surgery (HSS) knee score of 96.2 ± 2.0 (range: 90–98). Furthermore, no wound complications or implant breakage were observed in this series. Conclusion: The combination of the rim plate and proximal tibial plate proved to be an effective fixation configuration, resulting in satisfactory clinical outcomes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
14712474
Volume :
24
Issue :
1
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
169995186
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-023-06786-z