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What is the Schatzker Classification of Tibial Plateau Fractures?
What is the Schatzker Classification of Tibial Plateau Fractures?
What characterizes Type I fractures in the Schatzker Classification?
What characterizes Type I fractures in the Schatzker Classification?
Single fracture plane across the lateral tibial plateau and condyle
What are the components of Type II fractures?
What are the components of Type II fractures?
Combined split and compression components
What is unique about Type III fractures?
What is unique about Type III fractures?
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What does Type IV fractures type A refer to?
What does Type IV fractures type A refer to?
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What is described by Type IV fractures type B?
What is described by Type IV fractures type B?
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What characterizes Type V fractures?
What characterizes Type V fractures?
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What defines Type VI fractures?
What defines Type VI fractures?
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Study Notes
Schatzker Classification of Tibial Plateau Fractures
- A system for categorizing tibial plateau fractures based on their patterns and mechanisms.
- Provides a framework for understanding fracture types and guiding treatment.
Type I Fractures
- Characterized by a single fracture plane.
- Affects the lateral tibial plateau and condyle.
Type II Fractures
- Involves both a split and compression mechanism.
- Represents a more complex fracture compared to Type I.
Type III Fractures
- Consists solely of a compressive injury.
- No splitting mechanism involved.
Type IV Fractures
- Divided into two subtypes (Type A and Type B).
- Type A: Medial condyle is split off resembling a wedge.
- Type B: Medial condyle is fragmented and significantly depressed.
Type V Fractures
- Bicondylar fractures that maintain metaphyseal integrity.
- No disruption of the metaphysis, but both condyles are affected.
Type VI Fractures
- Features a fracture plane that separates the metaphysis from the diaphysis.
- Can involve one or both condyles, indicating higher complexity in injuries.
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