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KEY FACTS
Terminology
Imaging
Pathology
Clinical Issues
TERMINOLOGY
Synonyms
- Lateral tibial plateau fracture, "bumper" fracture, "fender" fracture
Definitions
- Fracture of plateau due to axial loading, ± rotational injury, ± valgus angulation
IMAGING
General Features
Radiographic Findings
CT Findings
MR Findings
Imaging Recommendations
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
Staging, Grading, & Classification
Gross Pathologic & Surgical Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Demographics
Natural History & Prognosis
Treatment
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
Consider
Image Interpretation Pearls
Reporting Tips
Selected References
- Zheng ZL et al: Establishment of classification of tibial plateau fracture associated with proximal fibular fracture. Orthop Surg. 11(1):97-101, 2019
- Castiglia MT et al: The impact of computed tomography on decision making in tibial plateau fractures. J Knee Surg. 31(10):1007-14, 2018
- Kfuri M et al: Revisiting the Schatzker classification of tibial plateau fractures. Injury. 49(12):2252-63, 2018
- Lee AK et al: Bicondylar tibial plateau fractures: a critical analysis review. JBJS Rev. 6(2):e4, 2018
- McNamara IR et al: Surgical fixation methods for tibial plateau fractures. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 9:CD009679, 2015
- Burdin G: Arthroscopic management of tibial plateau fractures: surgical technique. Orthop Traumatol Surg Res. 99(1 Suppl):S208-18, 2013
- Persiani P et al: Risk analysis in tibial plateau fractures: association between severity, treatment and clinical outcome. Musculoskelet Surg. 97(2):131-6, 2013
- Spiro AS et al: The degree of articular depression as a predictor of soft-tissue injuries in tibial plateau fracture. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 21(3):564-70, 2013
- Ziran B et al: Radiographic predictors of compartment syndrome in tibial plateau fractures. J Orthop Trauma. 27(11):612-5, 2013
- Durakbasa MO et al: Measurement of lateral plateau depression and lateral plateau widening in a Schatzker type II fracture can predict a lateral meniscal injury. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 21(9):2141-6, 2012
- Ruiz-Ibán MÁ et al: Repair of meniscal tears associated with tibial plateau fractures: a review of 15 cases. Am J Sports Med. 40(10):2289-95, 2012
- Markhardt BK et al: Schatzker classification of tibial plateau fractures: use of CT and MR imaging improves assessment. Radiographics. 29(2):585-97, 2009
- Musahl V et al: New trends and techniques in open reduction and internal fixation of fractures of the tibial plateau. J Bone Joint Surg Br. 91(4):426-33, 2009
- W Mui L et al: Comparison of CT and MRI in patients with tibial plateau fracture: can CT findings predict ligament tear or meniscal injury? Skeletal Radiol. 2006
- Mustonen AO et al: Acute knee trauma: analysis of multidetector computed tomography findings and comparison with conventional radiography. Acta Radiol. 46(8):866-74, 2005
- Cameron HU: Tibial plateau fractures. Can J Surg. 47(2):149, 2004
- Dirschl DR et al: Injury severity assessment in tibial plateau fractures. Clin Orthop Relat Res. (423):85-92, 2004
- Lawler LP et al: Multi- and single detector CT with 3D volume rendering in tibial plateau fracture imaging and management. Crit Rev Comput Tomogr. 43(4):251-82, 2002
- Shepherd L et al: The prevalence of soft tissue injuries in nonoperative tibial plateau fractures as determined by magnetic resonance imaging. J Orthop Trauma. 16(9):628-31, 2002
- Yacoubian SV et al: Impact of MRI on treatment plan and fracture classification of tibial plateau fractures. J Orthop Trauma. 16(9):632-7, 2002
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KEY FACTS
Terminology
Imaging
Pathology
Clinical Issues
TERMINOLOGY
Synonyms
- Lateral tibial plateau fracture, "bumper" fracture, "fender" fracture
Definitions
- Fracture of plateau due to axial loading, ± rotational injury, ± valgus angulation
IMAGING
General Features
Radiographic Findings
CT Findings
MR Findings
Imaging Recommendations
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
Staging, Grading, & Classification
Gross Pathologic & Surgical Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Demographics
Natural History & Prognosis
Treatment
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
Consider
Image Interpretation Pearls
Reporting Tips
Selected References
- Zheng ZL et al: Establishment of classification of tibial plateau fracture associated with proximal fibular fracture. Orthop Surg. 11(1):97-101, 2019
- Castiglia MT et al: The impact of computed tomography on decision making in tibial plateau fractures. J Knee Surg. 31(10):1007-14, 2018
- Kfuri M et al: Revisiting the Schatzker classification of tibial plateau fractures. Injury. 49(12):2252-63, 2018
- Lee AK et al: Bicondylar tibial plateau fractures: a critical analysis review. JBJS Rev. 6(2):e4, 2018
- McNamara IR et al: Surgical fixation methods for tibial plateau fractures. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 9:CD009679, 2015
- Burdin G: Arthroscopic management of tibial plateau fractures: surgical technique. Orthop Traumatol Surg Res. 99(1 Suppl):S208-18, 2013
- Persiani P et al: Risk analysis in tibial plateau fractures: association between severity, treatment and clinical outcome. Musculoskelet Surg. 97(2):131-6, 2013
- Spiro AS et al: The degree of articular depression as a predictor of soft-tissue injuries in tibial plateau fracture. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 21(3):564-70, 2013
- Ziran B et al: Radiographic predictors of compartment syndrome in tibial plateau fractures. J Orthop Trauma. 27(11):612-5, 2013
- Durakbasa MO et al: Measurement of lateral plateau depression and lateral plateau widening in a Schatzker type II fracture can predict a lateral meniscal injury. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 21(9):2141-6, 2012
- Ruiz-Ibán MÁ et al: Repair of meniscal tears associated with tibial plateau fractures: a review of 15 cases. Am J Sports Med. 40(10):2289-95, 2012
- Markhardt BK et al: Schatzker classification of tibial plateau fractures: use of CT and MR imaging improves assessment. Radiographics. 29(2):585-97, 2009
- Musahl V et al: New trends and techniques in open reduction and internal fixation of fractures of the tibial plateau. J Bone Joint Surg Br. 91(4):426-33, 2009
- W Mui L et al: Comparison of CT and MRI in patients with tibial plateau fracture: can CT findings predict ligament tear or meniscal injury? Skeletal Radiol. 2006
- Mustonen AO et al: Acute knee trauma: analysis of multidetector computed tomography findings and comparison with conventional radiography. Acta Radiol. 46(8):866-74, 2005
- Cameron HU: Tibial plateau fractures. Can J Surg. 47(2):149, 2004
- Dirschl DR et al: Injury severity assessment in tibial plateau fractures. Clin Orthop Relat Res. (423):85-92, 2004
- Lawler LP et al: Multi- and single detector CT with 3D volume rendering in tibial plateau fracture imaging and management. Crit Rev Comput Tomogr. 43(4):251-82, 2002
- Shepherd L et al: The prevalence of soft tissue injuries in nonoperative tibial plateau fractures as determined by magnetic resonance imaging. J Orthop Trauma. 16(9):628-31, 2002
- Yacoubian SV et al: Impact of MRI on treatment plan and fracture classification of tibial plateau fractures. J Orthop Trauma. 16(9):632-7, 2002
