Tibial plateau fracture morphology based on injury force mechanism is predictive for patient-reported outcome and conversion to total knee arthroplasty.
Nick AssinkThijs P VaartjesEelke BosmaSven H van HeldenJoost G Ten BrinkeHarm HoekstraFrank F A IJpmaPublished in: European journal of trauma and emergency surgery : official publication of the European Trauma Society (2024)
Tibial plateau fracture patterns based on injury force mechanisms are associated with clinical outcome. Varus-flexion injuries have a worse prognosis in terms of patient-reported outcome and conversion rate to TKA at follow-up. Valgus-extension injuries have least risk on conversion to TKA.