Presentation
Motorcycle accident. Right knee pain.
Patient Data
Age: 50 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Tibial plateau fracture - Schatzker type V
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Knee radiographs revealed an intra-articular fracture of the proximal tibia, the tibial plateau. Both the medial and lateral tibial plateaus are fractured, there is no metaphyseal involvement. This characterizes a Schatzker type V tibial plateau fracture.
Incidental fabella is noted.
Case Discussion
Tibial plateau fractures are fractures of the proximal tibia with intra-articular involvement. The injuries are usually the result of high-energy trauma.
The present case was classified as Schatzker type V fracture.