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Learning objectives
Background
Background:
The earliest attempt at tibial plateau fracture classification was based on the observation
of common themes and three fracture types were described: split of a condyle,
subchondral depression, and comminuted bicondylar involvement. (1,2)
Schatzker et al. presented their classification system in 1979, which was created based
on findings from AP radiographs. The Schatzker group created 6 groups of tibial plateau
fractures based on fracture pattern, which helped to direct operative versus non-operative
treatment. (2)
AP
Lateral
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Fig. 1: AP, Lateral, Caudal AP, and Internal Oblique views
References: Radiology, Boston Medical Center - Boston/US
Fracture patterns
Depression
Condylar widening
Injuries to suggest ligamentous injury (i.e. Segond fracture, Pellegrini-Stieda lesion, and
fibular head avulsion)
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Fig. 1: AP, Lateral, Caudal AP, and Internal Oblique views
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Findings and procedure details
Fig. 2: Schatzker Classification Types I, II, and II I - Split fracture II - Split fracture with
depression III - Pure depression fracture
References: Radiology, Boston Medical Center - Boston/US
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Fig. 3: Schatzker Classification Types IV, V, and VI IV - Medial plateau fracture V -
Bicondylar plateau fracture VI - Meta-diaphyseal dissociation
References: Radiology, Boston Medical Center - Boston/US
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Type II: (Fig.11 and 12)
Pure compression fracture of the lateral tibial plateau with depression of the
articular surface into the metaphysis
Axial loading
36% of all tibial plateau fractures
Bone often has underlying osteopenia
Wedge fracture of the medial and lateral tibial plateau, often with an inverted
"Y"
Articular depression in the lateral plateau- may be associated with
intercondylar eminence
Maintenance of the metaphyseal-diaphyseal continuity
3% of all tibial plateau fractures
High energy, complex mechanism
Associated with peripheral meniscal detachment and ACL avulsion injury
Condylar fractures can lead to instability by disruption of collateral ligaments
and/or cruciate ligaments
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Cross section imaging for bicondylar fractures to exclude four part fracture
AO CLASSIFICATION:(1,4)
The long bones are divided into three segments. The fractures of each segment are then
divided into three types, with a further subdivision into three groups and their subgroups.
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Fig. 4: AO Classification Types A1, A2, and A3
References: Radiology, Boston Medical Center - Boston/US
A1: Avulsion
A2: Metaphyseal simple
A3: Metaphyseal multifragmentary
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Fig. 5: AO Classification Type B1 with subgroups
References: Radiology, Boston Medical Center - Boston/US
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Fig. 6: AO Classification Type B2 with subgroups
References: Radiology, Boston Medical Center - Boston/US
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Fig. 7: AO Classification Type B3 with subgroups
References: Radiology, Boston Medical Center - Boston/US
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Fig. 8: AO Classification Type C1, C2, and C3
References: Radiology, Boston Medical Center - Boston/US
Example:
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Fig. 21: AO Classification: 41.C.3. Proximal tibia, articular, complex
metadiaphyseal and complex articular
References: Radiology, Boston Medical Center - Boston/US
1. Anatomical location:
Anatomical location designated by two numbers, one for the bone and one for the
segment
-Proximal tibia = 41
-Mid tibia = 42
-Distal tibia = 43
Answer= 41
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2. Type of fracture:
Tibial plateau fractures are often complicated to repair surgically due to the
highly complex nature and intra articular involvement
Adequate, reliable, and reproducible pre-operative classification of fracture
patterns is essential in aiding operative treatment (5)
Comparison of systems:
As the AO classification becomes more specific (i.e group and subgroup) the
reliability of classification breaks down due to the complexity of the system.
Better reliability is seen in assessing AO type of fracture pattern. (5)
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Observers noted extreme difficult distinguishing between certain types of
AO fractures with radiographs, however, they had no difficulty classifying the
same types with CT imaging. (6)
In our opinion radiologists should recommend CT imaging for the following indications:
Treatment:
Partial weight bearing in a hinged brace for 8-12 weeks with regular
radiographs is recommended(3, 8)
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Some degree of joint depression can be tolerated.
Despite an average of >3 mm of residual tibial joint line displacement, Weigel and Marsh
demonstrated a low rate of posttraumatic arthrosis at long-term follow-up(9)
-Hardware: Screw osteosynthesis with lag technique; lateral locking or buttress plate
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Fig. 24: Schatzker Type I fracture repaired with open reduction and fixation using a
lateral plate and screws.
References: Radiology, Boston Medical Center - Boston/US
-Articular elevation
-Hardware: Rafting screw to support impacted joint surface; lateral locking or buttress
plate
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Fig. 25: Schatzker Type II fracture status post open reduction and internal fixation with
a lateral plate and screws.
References: Radiology, Boston Medical Center - Boston/US
-May result in joint instability -->elevation of the depressed portion of the plateau via sub-
metaphyseal cortical window
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Fig. 26: Schatzker Type III fracture status post open reduction and internal fixation
with a lateral plate and screws.
References: Radiology, Boston Medical Center - Boston/US
-ORIF
-Severe soft tissue impairment may benefit from primary external fixation with secondary
ORIF
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-Initial management depends on soft tissue integrity
-Wait for soft tissue inflammation and edema to decrease before definitive fixation
-Secondary ORIF
Fig. 27: Schatzker Type V fracture pattern with internal fixation using a longer lateral
plate and screws.
References: Radiology, Boston Medical Center - Boston/US
Type VI (3)
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Fig. 29: Schatzker Type VI fracture treated with external fixation only.
References: Radiology, Boston Medical Center - Boston/US
Joint instability
articular surface incongruity
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axial deformity
PROGNOSIS:
Outcome depends on knee stability, joint congruity, meniscal integrity and correct axis.
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Fig. 9: Schatzker Type I Fracture: Vertically oriented intra articular fracture through the
lateral tibial plateau with less than 4 mm of depression of the lateral tibial plateau.
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Fig. 10: CT imaging of Type I fracture in Fig. 9. Coronal and sagittal CT images in bone
algorithm that more accurately demonstrates a Type I from Type II fracture, with less than
4 mm of depression of the lateral tibial plateau.
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Fig. 11: Schatzker Type II Fracture- Intra articular vertical fracture of the lateral tibial
plateau with depression and mild distraction, consistent with a Type II fracture pattern.
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Fig. 12: CT imaging of the Type II fracture in Fig. 11. Coronal and sagittal CT reformats in
bone window demonstrating a Type II fracture of the lateral tibial plateau. An intra articular
split fracture of the lateral tibial plateau with depression (>4mm) and condylar widening.
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Fig. 13: Schatzker Type III Fracture - Pure depression fracture of the lateral tibial plateau
without displacement (split) of the fracture fragment.
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Fig. 14: CT imaging of Type III fracture in Fig. 13 - Coronal and sagittal images in bone
algorhitm better demonstrating the depression of the articular surface of the lateral tibial
plateau into the metaphysis.
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Fig. 19: Schatzker Type VI Fracture - Shows a transverse fracture of the tibial diaphysis
with a depressed split fracture of the lateral tibial plateau and a split fracture of the medial
tibial plateau.
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Fig. 20: CT Imaging of Type VI fracture in Fig. 19 - Transverse tibial diaphyseal fracture
causing metaphyseal-diaphyseal dissociation. There is a displaced split fracture of the
lateral tibial plateau with depression of the articular surface and a minimally distracted
longitudinal fracture of the medial plateau with less < 4mm of articular depression.
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Fig. 22: AO Type B3 fracture - split depression fracture of the lateral tibial plateau
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Fig. 23: AO Classification Type C3 fracture - Comminuted, multifragmentary, intra
articular fracture of the bilateral tibial plateaus with extension to the metaphysis.
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Fig. 18: CT Imaging of Type V fracture in Figure 17 demonstrating a bicondylar split
fracture with mild depression of the articular surfaces.
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Fig. 17: Schatzker Type V Fracture - Bicondylar spit fracture with mild depression of the
articular surfaces.
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Fig. 28: Surgical repair of Schatzker Type V fracture with bicondylar plates.
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Fig. 16: CT imaging of Type IV fracture in Fig.15. Coronal and sagittal images in bone
algorithm better demonstrating depression of the articular surface of the medial tibial
plateau into the metasphysis.
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Fig. 15: Schatzker Type IV Fracture - Depression fracture of the medial tibial plateau only.
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Fig. 2: Schatzker Classification Types I, II, and II I - Split fracture II - Split fracture with
depression III - Pure depression fracture
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Fig. 3: Schatzker Classification Types IV, V, and VI IV - Medial plateau fracture V -
Bicondylar plateau fracture VI - Meta-diaphyseal dissociation
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Fig. 4: AO Classification Types A1, A2, and A3
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Fig. 5: AO Classification Type B1 with subgroups
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Fig. 6: AO Classification Type B2 with subgroups
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Fig. 7: AO Classification Type B3 with subgroups
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Fig. 8: AO Classification Type C1, C2, and C3
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Fig. 21: AO Classification: 41.C.3. Proximal tibia, articular, complex metadiaphyseal and
complex articular
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Conclusion
CONCLUSIONS:
Personal information
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