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VOL. 3, ISSUE 3 (2021)
A comparison of the results of dual vs single plating in Schatzker type 5 and 6 proximal tibia fractures
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Rajesh Kumar, Jitendra Aloria, Lal Krishna Kumawat, Ashok Tiwari
Abstract
Background: Tibial plateau fracture (TPF) refers to a variety of fracture forms characterised by varying degrees of articular depression and displacement. To treat these complex fractures, a variety of fixators, including a newly developed plate with locking screws, were used. We planned to monitor the surgical results of (1) unilateral for TPF, there are three options: (1) a locking plate, (2) conventional dual plates, or (3) hybrid dual plates. Materials and Methods: 50 adult participants had closed proximal tibial fractures (Schatzker'5 & 6) managed by open reduction and internal fixation with anterolateral and posteromedial techniques. The Department of Orthopaedics, Govt Medical College and Associated Group of Hospitals, Kota, carried this hospital-based prospective study Results Our study's youngest patient was 18 years old, while the oldest patient was 68 years old. The bulk of the patients were between the ages of 20 - 50. The patients in the research were on average 39.24 years old. In our current study, the majority of patients experienced trauma due to a road traffic accident, 8% owing to a fall from height, and the remaining 2% had a history of assault. 90 percent of patients were released within 14 days. After 14 days following surgery, 10% of patients were released. In our study, the average length of stay in the hospital was 11.2 days eight patients out of 50 experienced early post-operative problems, with five instances having superficial infection and three cases having wound dehiscence. Conclusions: There was no statistically significant difference in unionisation rates between the two groups in this study. Based on our clinical follow-up, we learned that soft tissue problems must be recognised, and that using a locking plate can considerably reduce the discomfort of hardware impingement. TPF surgery with a single lateral approach and locking plate takes less time and leaves you in the Hospital for less time.
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Pages:05-08
How to cite this article:
Rajesh Kumar, Jitendra Aloria, Lal Krishna Kumawat, Ashok Tiwari "A comparison of the results of dual vs single plating in Schatzker type 5 and 6 proximal tibia fractures ". International Journal of Orthopaedics Research, Vol 3, Issue 3, 2021, Pages 05-08
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