Kfuri and Schatzker classification of tibial plateau fractures
The virtual equator is defined by a plane intersecting the insertion of the fibular collateral ligament (fcl) on the lateral tubercle of the fibular head and the posterior aspect of the insertion of the superficial medial collateral ligament (smcl).
The virtual equator divides the medial and lateral axial columns into four quadrants.
Source: Kfuri M & Schatzker J. Revisiting the Schatzker Classification of Tibial Plateau Fractures. Injury. 2018;49(12):2252-63. Illustrations by Stacy Turpin Cheavens. Open access article under Creative Commons license
Classification
Illustrations of the six types of the original Schatzker classification with examples of the inclusion of the new modifiers.
Source: Schatzker J & Kfuri M. Revisiting the Management of Tibial Plateau Fractures. Injury. 2022;53(6):2207-18. Illustrations by Stacy Turpin Cheavens. Open access article under Creative Commons license
Examples of the Kfuri and Schatzker classification and the concept of the main wedge(s) plane(s).
Case Discussion
The Kfuri and Schatzker classification is a revision of the classic Schatzker classification on tibial plateau fractures.
It complements the classic radiographic classification with the tridimensional interpretation of the fracture using CT.
For further details on the classification please read the reference article: Kfuri and Schatzker classification of tibial plateau fractures.
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