biostudies-literatureUnknown17(1)Blankenship A<h4>Introduction</h4>Schatzker type III fractures of the tibial plateau require elevation of the depressed portions to regain articular congruity. Balloon tibioplasty has been used as an alternative to conventional metal instruments for elevation of the lateral tibial plateau. This study compared functional outcomes following balloon tibioplasty or conventional osteosynthesis techniques in patients with type III fractures of the tibial plateau.<h4>Materials and methods</h4>A systematic literature search was performed using PubMed, EMBASE, and Cochrane Library to identify studies published through March 29, 2021, pertaining to balloon tibioplasty or conventional osteosynthesis techniques for type III fractures. Non-human studies, opinion or editorial pieces, systematic reviews, case series Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research210https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC8991579biostudies-literatureOutcomes following balloon tibioplasty versus conventional osteosynthesis techniques for Schatzker type III tibial plateau fractures: a systematic review.PMC8991579Hiatt LEvanson KWPhillips SSingleton ABlankenship AMiller RfalseOutcomes following balloon tibioplasty versus conventional osteosynthesis techniques for Schatzker type III tibial plateau fractures: a systematic review.<h4>Introduction</h4>Schatzker type III fractures of the tibial plateau require elevation of the depressed portions to regain articular congruity. Balloon tibioplasty has been used as an alternative to conventional metal instruments for elevation of the lateral tibial plateau. This study compared functional outcomes following balloon tibioplasty or conventional osteosynthesis techniques in patients with type III fractures of the tibial plateau.<h4>Materials and methods</h4>A systematic literature search was performed using PubMed, EMBASE, and Cochrane Library to identify studies published through March 29, 2021, pertaining to balloon tibioplasty or conventional osteosynthesis techniques for type III fractures. Non-human studies, opinion or editorial pieces, systematic reviews, case series 2022-01-01T00:00:00Z2022 Apr2025-04-22T03:54:26.259Z2025-04-05T20:48:34.614ZS-EPMC89915793539295610.1186/s13018-022-02973-1