[Minimally Invasive Balloon-assisted Reduction and Internal Fixation of Tibial Plateau Fractures]

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Journal Unfallchirurg

Date 2012 Aug 31

PMID 22933056

Citations 6

Authors

C M L Werner

M J Scheyerer

J Schmitt

G A Wanner

H-P Simmen

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Abstract

The management of tibial plateau fractures can be challenging because of the scarcity of soft tissue associated with a high rate of wound healing disorders. Classic open reduction and internal plate fixation require extensive soft tissue dissection and periosteal stripping, and elevation of depressed fragments and maintenance of the reduction is difficult. In the current report the authors describe a novel operative approach to percutaneously reduce depressed tibial plateau fractures using an inflatable balloon in combination with minimally invasive plate fixation. The results of the first 5 cases treated with this technique are reported.

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