Management of complex tibial plateau fractures with illizarov fixator

[摘要] Abstract Objective: To assess results of small wire external fixation using a ligamentotaxis technique for high energy tibial plateau fractures. Methodology: From July 2008 till July 2010, 22 patients aged 18 to 50 years underwent small wire external fixation for high energy tibial plateau fractures. 12 involved the right and 10 the left knee. 21 were closed and one was open injuries. Fractures were classified according to Schatzker's staging system. After a minimal of 2 years' follow-up (range,.

[学科分类] 外科医学