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05 November 2020: Clinical Research

Fibular Neck Osteotomy Approach in Treatment of Posterolateral Tibial Plateau Fractures: A Retrospective Case Series

Lang Chen ABC* , Yuan Xiong ABD* , Chenchen Yan CD , Wu Zhou EF , Ze Lin DF , Zexi He C , Bobin Mi FG* , Guohui Liu AFG*

DOI: 10.12659/MSM.927370

Med Sci Monit 2020; 26:e927370

Figure 1 A 52-year-old man with right-sided tibial plateau fractures after a fall (Schatzker V). (A–C) X-ray and CT scan. (D, E) Operative position and approach. (F) The common peroneal nerve was carefully identified and protected. (G) A wire saw was used to cut the fibular neck. (H) Full visualization of the articular surface and posterolateral tibial plateau was achieved. (I) Standard reduction techniques and bone grafting. (J) A 3.5-mm lateral proximal tibia locking compression plate was used. (K) The fibular neck was fixed with 2 long cortex screws. (L) Radiographic image indicating fracture reduction and the internal fixation. (M) The clinical outcome was excellent.

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Medical Science Monitor eISSN: 1643-3750
Medical Science Monitor eISSN: 1643-3750