Injury pattern simulation and mapping of complex tibial plateau fractures that involve the posterior plateau with three-dimensional computed tomography.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Tibial plateau fractures involving the posterior plateau (TPFIPs) are complex intra-articular fractures that are difficult to stabilize. Understanding the characteristics of these fractures together with the injury pattern is beneficial for surgeons to choose an optimal treatment strategy. However, the complicated morphology and injury patterns of TPFIPs are poorly characterized. The purpose of this retrospective study was to investigate the injury patterns and fracture characteristics of complex TPFs by applying three-dimensional (3D) simulation and fracture mapping methods.

Methods

In total, 171 TPFIPs were retrospectively reviewed, and the injury pattern was simulated and analyzed by applying a 3D method with Mimics software, which allowed matching of the fract

SUBMITTER: Pan S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7944256 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature