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Orthopaedics Research
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VOL. 6, ISSUE 2 (2024)
Functional outcome of tibial plateau fractures treated with dual plating
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Dr. Thejas V Shetty, Dr. M Venkatramana Rao, Dr. Sachin N, Dr. Amith S K
Abstract

Purpose: To assess the functional outcome and complications of Bicondylar Tibial Plateau fractures treated with ORIF with Dual plating. 10-30 percent of tibial plateau fractures are bicondylar fractures with comminution or coronal fracture, a single lateral LCP is unable to offer appropriate reduction of the Posteromedial condylar fragment. Despite having varying modes of fixation there is no defined protocol as to when the surgeon has to prefer dual plating.

Methodology: In this prospective study, 30 patients (19-65 years) with bicondylar tibial plateau fractures underwent dual plating between January 2020 and November 2022 in SSIMS and RC, Davangere. Each patient underwent anterolateral and posteromedial plating through two seperate incisions. Standard physiotherapy was administered to all patients. Over a 24-month follow up was done with questionaaires. The Range of motion of the knee joint, and Rasmussen's functional grading system were used to evaluate functional outcomes.

Results: Average fracture union time was 18 weeks. Average Knee Range of movements Flexion 100o -135o and 0 -10o of extension lag). Mean Rasmussen functional grading score of 26.75.

Conclusion: Dual plating in bicondylar tibial plateau fractures has good functional outcome and also helps in attaining anatomical fixation of articular surface. Limitations of the study would be small study cohort and no control group for comparison. The results obtained could be used to compare a variety of other modes of fixation and to arrive at definite protocols for management of bicondylar tibial plateau fractures.
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Pages:24-29
How to cite this article:
Dr. Thejas V Shetty, Dr. M Venkatramana Rao, Dr. Sachin N, Dr. Amith S K "Functional outcome of tibial plateau fractures treated with dual plating". International Journal of Orthopaedics Research, Vol 6, Issue 2, 2024, Pages 24-29
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