Current problems in diagnostic radiology
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Curr Probl Diagn Radiol · Nov 2018
ReviewAssociation of Tibial Plateau Fracture Morphology With Ligament Disruption in the Context of Multiligament Knee Injury.
We identified common morphologies of tibial plateau fractures that arise with multiligament knee injuries (MLKIs), and investigated the relationship of the fracture with ligament tears. We also evaluated the correlation of 3 tibial plateau fracture classification systems (Schatzker, AO, and Duparc). ⋯ As the grade of designation increases within the Schatzker and Duparc tibial plateau fracture classifications, as does the likelihood of MCL and PLC tear. The majority of tibial plateau fractures that occur in the context of MLKI are either isolated to the medial or lateral tibial plateau. Medial tibial plateau fractures are associated with PLC tears. Lateral tibial plateau fractures are associated with MCL tears, and although not statistically significant in our small sample size, 8 out of 9 knees also demonstrated a tear of the ACL.