Tibial Plateau Fracture Mri Therapy

Patients presenting with tibial plateau fractures to a level i trauma center were evaluated with plain knee radiographs (anteroposterior, lateral, two oblique views), ct scan, and mri. Mri of acute meniscal injury associated with tibial plateau fractures:

Acl and mcl injuries associated with lateral plateau fracture.

Pathology the most common mechanism of injury involves axial loading, e.g. Recent studies suggest the possible importance of mri in assessing osseous and associated soft tissue lesions. However, ct is particularly helpful in showing fracture. Appropriate treatment of these fractures is critical to minimize disability and reducing the risk. Three experienced attending orthopaedic trauma surgeons were randomly presented three sets of studies for each injury. Tibial fractures are the most common type of long bone fractures. • recognize the anatomy of the proximal tibia • describe initial evaluation and management • identify common fracture patterns • apply treatment principles and strategies. Patients presenting with tibial plateau fractures to a level i trauma center were evaluated with plain knee radiographs (anteroposterior, lateral, two oblique views), ct scan , and mri. A tibial plateau fracture is a break of the upper part of the tibia (shinbone) that involves the knee joint. In patients without displacement of the. As only a small amount of tissue covers the bone structures, there is a. Learn about the different treatments. Pathology the most common mechanism of injury involves axial loading, e.g. Rim avulsion fracture of lateral plateau. These fractures involve the articular surface of the tibia that is part of the knee joint. Also rupture of the posterior horn of the lateral meniscus. Mustonen ao, koivikko mp, lindahl j, et al.