Comparison of tibial plateau fracture surgical outcomes between young and elderly patients: are outcomes really poorer in the elderly?

Joon-Kuk KimKyu-Tae HwangHyun-Soo SohOog-Jin ShonKi-Chul Park

Published in: Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery (2021)

Age ≥ 60 years is not an independent risk factor of poor radiographic outcome and high complication rate in tibial plateau fractures. This indicates that ORIF is still a good solution to treat elderly patients, similar to their younger counterparts.

Keyphrases

total knee arthroplasty
middle aged
risk factors
anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
type diabetes
hip fracture
skeletal muscle
adipose tissue
insulin resistance
clinical evaluation