Presentation
Fall. Knee pain.
Patient Data
Age: 80 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Medial tibial plateau fracture
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Medial tibial plateau fracture. Alignment is within normal limits.
From the case:
Medial tibial plateau fracture
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Medial tibial plateau fracture with minimal depression. Background of degenerative change most severe at the lateral tibiofemoral compartment. The bones are osteopaenic. Small joint effusion.
Case Discussion
Tibial plateau fractures are usually the result of high energy trauma, although in the elderly they can be from much lower energy injuries.