Proximal Tib

Question 1

What is the classification for tibial plateau fractures?

Answer 1

Schatzker classification

Question 2

What are the types of schatzker classification?

Answer 2

Type 1= Lateral split 
Type 2= Lateral split with depression
Type 3= Central depression
Type 4= Medial split
Type 5= Bicondylar split 
Type 6= Dissociation of metaphysis and diaphysis

Question 3

What plate is indicated in schatzker 1-5 type fractures?

Answer 3

Va Proximal tibial lateral plate

Question 4

What proximal tibial plates are available?

Answer 4

VA PTP (lateral)
3.5mm LCP proximal tibial plate (lateral) 
4.5mm LCP prox tib plate (lateral)
LCP medial (shaped like T)
LCP Posterolateral plate (spoon)

Question 5

What sizes do the VA prox tib come in?

Answer 5

Small bend and large bend
L and right
Holes 4-14

Question 6

What templates are available?

Answer 6

6 hole templates in both left and right and small and large bend (4 in total)

Question 7

What screws are available with the VA PTP?

Answer 7

3. 5 VA locking screws

3. 5mm cortex screws

Question 8

What are the features of the plate?

Answer 8

It’s designed to be a fixed angle construct, with it rafting effect or the proximal screws is doesn’t rely on plate to bone compression to resist pt load.

Question 9

How many holes are in the proximal head?

Answer 9

6 VA locking holes (4 in the first row and 2 under that) as well as 5 K wire holes.

Question 10

What is in the next of the plate?

Answer 10

2 kickstand screws (one above and below the elongated hole to facilitate placement)