Lateral epicondyle osteotomy results in improved radiologic and functional outcomes in severe lateral tibial plateau fractures: a retrospective cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This study evaluated the clinical and radiological outcomes of lateral tibial plateau fractures involving the central and postero-lateral regions, comparing an extended lateral approach with lateral epicondyle osteotomy (ECO) to a conventional approach without an extention (No-ECO).

Methods

A retrospective cohort study was conducted at two centers, examining complex lateral tibial plateau fractures treated with either an extended lateral approach with ECO or without it. Only AO/OTA type B3/C3 fractures involving the antero-latero-central (ALC) and postero-latero-central (PLC) segments were included. Fracture reduction quality was assessed via post-operative CT scans, and clinical outcomes and complications were evaluated over a minimum of 24-month follow-up.

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SUBMITTER: Fahlbusch H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11983902 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature