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Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery - British Volume, Vol 91-B, Issue 4,
426-433.
doi: 10.1302/0301-620X.91B4.20966 Copyright © 2009 by British Editorial Society of Bone and Joint Surgery New trends and techniques in open reduction and internal fixation of fractures of the tibial plateauV. Musahl, MD, Resident1; I. Tarkin, MD, Assistant Professor1; P. Kobbe, MD, Research Fellow1; C. Tzioupis, MD, Research Fellow1; P. A. Siska, MD, Clinical Instructor1; and H.-C. Pape, MD, FACS, W. Pauwels Professor, Chairman2
1 Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, Kaufmann Medical Building, Suite 1010, 3471 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213, USA. Correspondence should be sent to Professor H.-C. Pape; e-mail: papehc{at}aol.com The operative treatment of displaced fractures of the tibial plateau is challenging. Recent developments in the techniques of internal fixation, including the development of locked plating and minimal invasive techniques have changed the treatment of these fractures. We review current surgical approaches and techniques, improved devices for internal fixation and the clinical outcome after utilisation of new methods for locked plating.
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