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  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Traumatology

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  • Increasing incidence of proximal intra-articular tibial fractures in young and geriatric populations.
  • Fractures result from high-energy trauma or osteoporosis.
  • Accurate articular surface reconstruction is crucial.

Purpose:

  • To outline current strategies for managing proximal intra-articular tibial fractures.
  • To emphasize the importance of anatomic reduction and surgical planning.
  • To highlight evolving surgical approaches.

Summary:

  • Fracture management involves thorough clinical and imaging assessment (X-ray, CT).
  • Surgical treatment follows soft tissue consolidation, prioritizing anatomic reduction (>2.5 mm gaps increase osteoarthritis risk).
  • Osteosynthesis planning considers fracture pattern and soft tissue injury, with posterior approaches increasingly utilized. Knee arthroplasty is an option for elderly patients.

Impact:

  • Improved surgical decision-making for tibial plateau fractures.
  • Reduced risk of post-traumatic osteoarthritis through precise reconstruction.
  • Enhanced understanding of the role of posterior surgical approaches and primary arthroplasty.