Cannulated screw and hexapodal fixator reconstruction for compound upper tibial fractures
Acta ortop. bras
; 22(1): 43-47, 2014. graf
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ABSTRACT
Objectives:
The aim of the treatment of tibial plateau fractures is to obtain a pain-free and fully functional knee with closed reduction, percutaneous cannulated screw fixation and hexapodal external fixator reconstruction for high energy compound upper tibial fractures.Methods:
Patients with comminuted tibial plateau fractures underwent closed reduction, percutaneous fixation with cannulated screws, and reconstruction with hexapodal external fixator. The follow-up period was 24 months.Results:
The clinical and radiological results were good or excellent. The average knee flexion was 125°.Conclusion:
Our results are successful in the initial stage, however, it should be pointed out that during the long term follow-up osteoarthritis may develop leading to worsening of the condition. Level of Evidence IV, Case Series. .
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2014
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