Tibial Condyle Fractures: Current Concepts of Internal Fixation

Journal of Clinical Orthopaedics | Vol 6 | Issue 1 |  Jan-Jun 2021 | page: 32-44 | Vivek Shetty, Sajeev Shekhar, Yash Wagh


Author: Vivek Shetty [1], Sajeev Shekhar [2], Yash Wagh [2]

[1] Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, P.D Hinduja National Hospital and Medical Research Centre, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
[2] Department of Orthopaedics, P.D Hinduja National Hospital and Medical Research Centre, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.

Address of Correspondence
Dr. Vivek Shetty,
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, P.D Hinduja National Hospital and Medical Research Centre, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Sector 7, Nerul, Navi Mumbai – 400706
E-mail: vivshetty7777@gmail.com


Abstract

Intraarticular Proximal Tibial fractures pose a great challenge, due to its wide variety of complex injury patterns and hence have a varied management protocol. There are various classifications and treatment options described in literature which do not give any guidelines on surgical approach and management. This review article is an attempt to provide a surgical protocol of treatment of these complex challenging fractures keeping in mind the mechanism of injury, understanding of the fracture pattern, surgical approach and column specific reconstruction.
Keywords: Tibial, Condyle


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How to Cite this article: Shetty V, Shekhar S, Wagh Y. Tibial Condyle Fractures: Current Concepts Of Internal Fixation. Journal of Clinical Orthopaedics Jan-Jun 2021;6(1):32-44.

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