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Management of Complex Proximal Tibia Fractures (Schatzker Types V and VI)

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Complex tibial plateau fractures are challenging to manage successfully due to both the fracture and the associated soft tissue injury. Restoring length and alignment while avoiding complications is the goal of treatment. Meticulous soft tissue management and thoughtful surgical decision-making can result in good functional outcomes. Understanding the pathoanatomy of the fracture is important for selecting the method of fixation that will maintain the reduction until union.

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  1. Department of Orthopaedics, UMass Memorial Medical Center, 55 Lake Avenue North, Worcester, MA, 01655, USA

    Jodi Siegel MD

  2. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Boston University Medical Center, Boston, MA, USA

    Paul Tornetta III MD

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  1. CTO Hospital, University of Torino, Torino, Italy

    Filippo Castoldi

  2. University of Torino, AO Ordine Mauriziano, Torino, Italy

    Davide Edoardo Bonasia

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Siegel, J., Tornetta, P. (2016). Management of Complex Proximal Tibia Fractures (Schatzker Types V and VI). In: Castoldi, F., Bonasia, D. (eds) Fractures Around the Knee. Fracture Management Joint by Joint. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-28806-2_6

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