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.
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