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Evaluation of Complex Tibial Plateau Fractures with Ilizarov External Fixation with or Without Minimal Internal Fixation

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Last updated: 01 Feb 2025

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Orthopedic

Abstract

Background: The surface of the tibial plateau frequently collapses and pieces are displaced in complex tibial plateau fractures, which are primarily brought on by high-energy accidents. For difficult proximal tibial fractures, the Ilizarov approach combines biological fixation with indirect fracture reduction to produce good results. The aim of this study is evaluation of management of complex tibial plateau fractures by using Ilizarov external fixator with or without minimal internal fixation technique regarding clinical and radiological outcomes. Methods: This prospective cohort study was conducted on 19 patients (94.74% male, female 5.26%), with an average age of 41.11±12.18 years, lesions were more commonly located on the right side, with 11 cases (57.89%), compared to 9 cases (47.37%) on the left. The majority of the lesions were closed, observed in 12 cases (63.16%), while open lesions were found in 7 cases (36.84%), who were managed with minimally invasive Ilizarov external fixator with or without minimal internal fixation technique with mean follow up 2 years. Results: Surgery duration averaged 110.53±42.49 minutes. The average device duration post-surgery was 4.53±0.94 months. Time to union averaged 5.11±1.02 months. Non-union and malunion occurred in 5.26% of cases. Pin tract infections were relatively common, affecting 9 cases (47.37%). Stiffness was observed in 7 cases (36.84%). Conclusion: the use of the Ilizarov external fixator, with or without minimal internal fixation, is an effective method for managing complex tibial plateau fractures, resulting in significant improvements in both clinical and radiological outcomes.

DOI

10.21608/zumj.2024.341747.3718

Keywords

Tibial Plateau Fractures, Ilizarov, External fixation

Authors

First Name

Emad

Last Name

Abdelhadi

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Affiliation

Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Zagazig University, Egypt

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emadabdelhadi@gmail.com

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Zagazig

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First Name

Zakaria

Last Name

Zakaria Abdel-Salam

MiddleName

Mohamed

Affiliation

Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Zagazig University, Egypt

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zakariazmz961@gmail.com

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First Name

Mohamed

Last Name

Elhefnawy

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Affiliation

Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Zagazig University, Egypt

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mmhefnawy68@yahoo.com

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Volume

31

Article Issue

2

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53351

Issue Date

2025-02-01

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2024-12-04

Publish Date

2025-02-01

Page Start

613

Page End

623

Print ISSN

1110-1431

Online ISSN

2357-0717

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https://zumj.journals.ekb.eg/article_395907.html

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273

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Zagazig University Medical Journal

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https://zumj.journals.ekb.eg/

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Evaluation of Complex Tibial Plateau Fractures with Ilizarov External Fixation with or Without Minimal Internal Fixation

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01 Feb 2025