Introduction The traditional methods in displaced tibial plateau fractures use metallic instrumentation. âBalloon-tibioplastyâ is a novel minimally invasive technique. Purpose Use of the balloon-tibioplasty show an improvement of the reduction compared to traditional methods. Patients and methods We enrolled 28 patients who presented with a depression fracture of external tibial plateau divided into two treatment groups: balloon-tibioplasty (group I) and âtraditionalâ reduction technique (group II). Results Balloon-tibioplasty is a minimally invasive treatment for tibial plateau fracture. Discussion Balloon-tibioplasty appears to have several advantages over traditional reduction techniques. Conclusion Balloon-tibioplasty represents an improved and accurate modality for restoration of articular congruence.
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Titolo: | Tibioplasty, a new technique in the management of tibial plateau fracture: A multicentric experience review |
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Data di pubblicazione: | 2017 |
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Handle: | http://hdl.handle.net/11388/200048 |
Appare nelle tipologie: | 1.1 Articolo in rivista |