Postoperative Complications after Repair of Tibial Plateau Fractures

Kevin J. Choo; Saam Morshed

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J Knee Surg 2014; 27(01): 011-020
DOI: 10.1055/s-0033-1363517

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Postoperative Complications after Repair of Tibial Plateau Fractures

Kevin J. Choo

¹Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California

,

Saam Morshed

¹Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California

²Orthopaedic Trauma Institute at San Francisco General Hospital, San Francisco, California

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29 October 2013

01 November 2013

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16 December 2013 (online)

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Abstract

Tibial plateau fractures are common orthopedic injuries and represent a spectrum of injury severity defined by the fracture morphology and the associated soft tissue injury. The management of tibial plateau fractures is challenging, and patients are at risk for adverse outcomes including infection, malunion, nonunion, and stiffness. Accurate diagnosis and early management can mitigate the impact of these complications. When complications do occur, a principle-based approach outlined in this review can minimize the burden to patients in their return to function.

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tibial plateau fracture - complications - open reduction - internal fixation - postoperative infection

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