Minimally invasive plate fixation for tibial plateau fractures
- VernacularTitle:微创植入钢板治疗胫骨平台骨折
- Author:
Yun TIAN
;
Fang ZHOU
;
Hongquan JI
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Tibial plateau;
Minimally invasive;
Fracture
- From:
Chinese Journal of Minimally Invasive Surgery
2001;0(02):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To investigate the clinical results of minimally invasive plate fixation for tibial plateau fractures. Methods Minimally invasive plate fixation was adopted in 26 cases of tibial plateau fractures from January 2000 to June 2003. Results Follow-up for 6 months ～ 4 years (mean, 2 1 years) showed bone union in all the patients. The results of therapy were assessed according to the Merchant criteria as follows: excellent in 20, good in 5 and fair in 1. Conclusions Minimally invasive plate fixation in the management of tibial plateau fractures has advantages of minimal trauma, reliable fixation, early movement and fewer complications, being a valuable clinical alternative.
