Bone allograft plus interlock plate internal fixation in the treatment of tibial plateau fractures

VernacularTitle:锁定钢板内固定并植骨治疗胫骨平台骨折
Author: Cheng FANG ; Huaibo WANG ; Yiqi LI
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Tibial fractures; Bone plates; Fracture fixation,internal; Bone transplantation
From: Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy 2012;19(21):3232-3233
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To explore the clinical effect of bone allograft plus interlock plate internal fixation in the treatment of tibial plateau fractures.Methods 43 patients with tibial plateau fractures were treated by open reduction,bone allograft,locking plate fixation and early knee joint function training.Results All patients were followed up for 8 ～ 14 months with an average of 10 months.All patients achieved bone union and the duration of union was averaged 6.9 months.Knee joint function was rated based on HSS score system as excellent in 30 cases,good in 9 cases,fair in 3 cases and poor in 1 case.The excellent and good rate was 90％.Conclusion Reliable effect can be achieved for fracture of tibial plateau treatment with bone allograft plus interlock plate internal fixation.It provides satisfactory function of the knee.It has many advantages,such as stable and durable fixation and avoidance of secondary compression of tibial plateau.