Tibial Plateu Fracture

Question 1

What are the classifications for tibial plateau fractures?

Answer 1

Shatzker

Type 1 Split of lateral tibial condyle

Type 2 Split-depression - MOST COMMON subtype

Type 3 Depression of lateral condyle

Type 4 Medial condyle fracture

Type 5 Bicondylar fracture

Type 6 Complete bicondylar fracture with METAPHYSEAL Separation

Question 2

Mechanism of injury with tibial plateu fractures?

Answer 2

Valgus loading - Lateral condyle fractures
Varus loading - Medial condyle fractures

Question 3

What other injuries are associated with tibial plateau fractures?

Answer 3

Meniscal Injuries
Cruciate ligaments injuries
Compartment syndrome

Question 4

Three columns of tibial plateu fractures?

Answer 4

Medial and Lateral orginally thought
May have to fix posterior column