International orthopaedics
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Int Orthop
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The objective of this study was to evaluate the morphological characteristics of lateral tibial plateau split-depression fractures (Schatzker type II). ⋯ Of all the 140 cases in this study, 10.7 % are located in the posterolateral region. An appropriate operative approach and fixation method should be selected based on the individual morphological characteristics of lateral plateau fractures.
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The purpose of this study was to evaluate the impact of tobacco abuse in the consolidation of fractures. ⋯ Tobacco is confirmed as a deleterious factor for diaphyseal bone healing.