Volume : 5, Issue : 6, June - 2016

A STUDY OF FUNCTIONAL OUTCOME OF 50 CASES FOLLOWING SURGICAL FIXATION OF TIBIAL PLATEAU FRACTURE

Dr. Jinesh Vora, Dr. Rajdeepsinh H. Chauhan, Dr. Gaurav P. Vala

Abstract :

<p>&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;Introduction: Fractures of the proximal tibia, particularly those that extend into the knee joint are termed as tibial plateau or tibial condylar fractures. Fractures of the proximal tibia involve a major weight bearing joint. It results from indirect coronal or direct axial compressive forces. Overall worldwide, it comprises of 1% of all fractures &amp;amp; 8% of the fractures in elderly Material and method: All patients included in this study sustained tibial plateau fracture grade I to grade VI according to Schatzker Classification (3). The prospective study was conducted at Department of orthopedics at tertiary health care center. Functional and radiological evaluation as per Rasmussen&amp;rsquo;s scoring was done on last follow up. Result: It is the study on management of fracture tibial plateau by various surgical modalities; functional and radiological evaluation made on the basis of Rasmussen&amp;rsquo;s scoring system. Result data analysis of various modality of treatment describe later in article. Conclusion: The correct method of management of intraarticular fractures of the proximal tibia depends on good clinical judgment. If rational treatment is to be instituted the surgeon must have sound knowledge of the personality of the injury and a clear understanding of the knee examination, imaging studies and must be familiar with variety of techniques available at present for treating tibial plateau fractures. The main aim of surgical treatment include precise reconstruction of the articular surface with elevation of the depressed bone fragment, bone grafting when required, stable fragment fixation allowing early range of movement.&lt;/p&gt;</p>