Proximal Tibial Fractures
Definition
Metaphysical
Extra-articular
Treatment options
IMN
Plate
Results
Jindal et al. Indian J Orthop 2020
- systematic review
- no different in malunion
- infection more common in plate
Metaphysical
Extra-articular
IMN
Plate
Results
Jindal et al. Indian J Orthop 2020
- systematic review
- no different in malunion
- infection more common in plate
Metaphyseal
Extra-articular
Most common long bone fracture
Young patients / sports
Elderly / simple falls
MVA - often compound
Grade 0
- nil ST injury
Grade 1