Medial tibial plateau fracture

Case contributed by Derek Smith
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Fall. Difficulty weightbearing.

Patient Data

Age: 50 years
Gender: Female
x-ray

Medial tibial plateau fracture, with some depression of the fragment.

No apparent involvement of the tibial spine or lateral plateau.

Case Discussion

Medial tibial plateau fracture - Schatzker grade IV.

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