The treatment of posterior condylar tibial plateau fractures with absorbable screw

Abstract

Objective To evaluate the clinical effects of absorbable screw in the treatment of posterior condylar tibial plateau fractures. Methods Twelve patients with posterior condylar tibial plateau fractures were treated with absorbable screw from March 2004 to June 2008. In all patients, there were 4 cases with post-lateral condyle fractures and 8 cases with post-medial condyle fractures, and 7 cases with anterior cruciate ligament(ACL) injure. Open reduction by posterior medial or lateral approach and internal fixation with absorbable screw were performed in all patients. Results All patients were followed up for an average of 13.4 months ( ranged 6 to 24 months). No complication such as skin necrosis or wound infection was found postoperatively. All patients got bone union, the average time need four months. According to Hohl score of the knee joint function, 10 cases were excellent result and 2 cases were good. No joint surface collapse was found. Conclusions It' s a good method to treat posterior condylar tibial plateau fractures with absorbable screw. Key words: Tibial plateau ; Fracture ; Internal fixtion ; Absorbable screw ;