Presentation
Female patient with road traffic accident.
Patient Data
Age: 25 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Tibial plateau fracture
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communited intraarticular fracture involving the intercondylar tibial spines, posterior and lateral columns of the tibial plateau
moderate lipohemarthrosis
Case Discussion
The main cause of tibial plateau fractures is axial loading, such as falling from a considerable height. They may also be caused by impact with automobile bumpers.