Study of Schatzker Type V and VI Proximal Tibial Fractures Functional Outcome, Treated with Bicondylar Plating at Tertiary Care Centre

Abstract

Background: The treatment of complex fractures of Tibial plateau is challenging even for the most experienced surgeons. These injuries, affecting mainly the younger population during their most productive years causes a socioeconomic impact. A retrospective study was performed to evaluate the of Schatzker type V and VI, functional outcome, managed through internal fixation and open reduction was thus evaluated in this retrospective study. Materials and Methods: In our study, we used Rasmussen et al., score to evaluate patients. A simple and valid score, it helps the patient’s to access their own perspective regarding surgical outcome. We have attempted to present Type V/VI Schatzker’s proximal tibia fractures in our tertiary care centre. With the increase in population, intern giving rise to increase in automobiles, has resulted in more vehicle accidents. Results: The study was conducted on 30 cases of surgically treated closed proximal tibia fractures and was analysed under the criterias of - sex, age, cause of injury, fracture type, range of motion, time taken for union, and occurrence of complications. Conclusions: The results of this study thus show an excellent functional outcome, with the open reduction and internal fixation surgery as there is minimal soft tissue complication with it. The rigid fixation with bicondylar plating helps in stability for early mobilisation and the range of motion thus ensuring optimal functional recovery and patient satisfaction.