Tibial plateau fracture: Schatzker type V

Case contributed by Heba Abdelmonem
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Trauma.

Patient Data

Age: 40-45 years
Gender: Male

Split fracture of both medial and lateral tibial plateau. No evidence of depressed component.

Case Discussion

Schatzker type V tibial plateau fracture is split fracture of both medial and lateral tibial plateau, no evidence of depressed component or involvement of the diaphysis.

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