Tibioplasty, a new technique in the management of tibial plateau fracture: A multicentric experience review.
J Orthop
; 14(1): 176-181, 2017 Mar.
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| ID: mdl-28123258
ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION:
The traditional methods in displaced tibial plateau fractures use metallic instrumentation. "Balloon-tibioplasty" is a novel minimally invasive technique.PURPOSE:
Use of the balloon-tibioplasty show an improvement of the reduction compared to traditional methods. PATIENTS ANDMETHODS:
We enrolled 28 patients who presented with a depression fracture of external tibial plateau divided into two treatment groups balloon-tibioplasty (group I) and "traditional" reduction technique (group II).RESULTS:
Balloon-tibioplasty is a minimally invasive treatment for tibial plateau fracture.DISCUSSION:
Balloon-tibioplasty appears to have several advantages over traditional reduction techniques.CONCLUSION:
Balloon-tibioplasty represents an improved and accurate modality for restoration of articular congruence.
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MEDLINE
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En
Journal:
J Orthop
Year:
2017
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Article