Routine postoperative radiographs after tibia plateau fixation have minimal impact on patient care

Tibia plateau fractures constitute approximately 1% of all fractures, with an annual incidence of 10.3 per 100,000 [1,2]. These fractures tend to occur more commonly with high energy mechanisms such as motor vehicle collision before the 6th decade, while low energy impacts causing tibial plateau fractures are more common after the 6th decade. These fractures are commonly treated with open reduction and internal fixation, especially for displaced or unstable fractures [3]. Implants commonly used for tibia plateau internal fixation includes 3.5  mm and 4.5 mm proximal tibia locking compression plates (LCP), 3.5 mm medial proximal tibia LCP, tibial nails, and screw fixation without use of a plate.

Source: Injury - July 22, 2019 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: B. Jennewine, D. Fiorino, M. Kew, A. Byrne, S. Yarboro Source Type: research