Morphological characteristics of split-depression fractures of the lateral tibial plateau (Schatzker type II): a computer-tomography-based study.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

The objective of this study was to evaluate the morphological characteristics of lateral tibial plateau split-depression fractures (Schatzker type II).

Methods

A retrospective analysis of radiographic and computed tomographic (CT) data of lateral tibial plateau split-depression fractures from January 2009 to December 2010 was conducted in a level 1 trauma centre. The discontinuity arc, angle of depression centre (ADC), anterior-posterior position of articular depression centre (APDC), surface area percentage (SAP), sagittal angulation and depression depth were measured on CT images using the Picture Archiving and Communication System.

Results

Based on the integrity of posterolateral wall and discontinuity arc, 140 cases of Schatzker type II fracture were divid

SUBMITTER: Zhai Q 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3631501 | biostudies-literature | 2013 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature