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Proximal Tibial Fractures

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Proximal tibial fractures consist of 8% of all fractures in the elderly. The mechanism of injury is commonly lower energy in simple falls while ambulatory patients with higher energy mechanisms in motor vehicle and cycling accidents are also common. High energy related soft tissue conditions are rarer yet challenging to handle. Because of osteoporosis and bone metabolic disorders, articular depression and sizable cancellous defects are common. Medical comorbidities and coexisting osteoarthritis impose unique management challenges. The recovery of elderly patients is critically affected by comorbidities. Mobilization regimens favour early weight bearing. Prolonged immobilization in the elderly is associated with deconditioning and medical complications such as pressure sores, chest and urinary tract infections, loss of muscle mass, and contractures and should be avoided.

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  1. Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Queen Mary Hospital, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong

    Christian Fang

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  1. Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Queen Mary Hospital, Pokfulam, Hong Kong

    Frankie Leung

  2. Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, The University of Hong Kong, Pokulam, Hong Kong, Hong Kong

    Tak Wing Lau

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Fang, C. (2024). Proximal Tibial Fractures. In: Leung, F., Lau, T.W. (eds) Surgery for Osteoporotic Fractures. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-9696-4_11

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