The journal of knee surgery
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Methods of tibial plateau fracture fixation have evolved over the last decades; however the techniques used to reduce these fractures have remained relatively unchanged. Balloon tibioplasty, a minimally invasive novel technique used in the reduction of depressed tibial plateau fractures, has been gaining popularity. ⋯ Although an attractive option, as with all novel techniques there is a learning curve. The purpose of this article is to briefly describe our technique of balloon tibioplasty, potential contraindications, and to illustrate some possible complications, and provide some tips and tricks we have found useful to avoid them.