Tibial plateau fracture

Case contributed by Sandeep Singh Awal
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Female patient with road traffic accident.

Patient Data

Age: 25 years
Gender: Female
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  • communited intraarticular fracture involving the intercondylar tibial spines, posterior and lateral columns of the tibial plateau

  • moderate lipohemarthrosis

Case Discussion

The main cause of tibial plateau fractures is axial loading, such as falling from a considerable height. They may also be caused by impact with automobile bumpers.

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