Inverted Steinmann pin technique: Simple and effective method for elevation of lateral tibial plateau depressed fractures (Schatzker type III)

Inverted Steinmann pin technique: Simple and effective method for elevation of lateral tibial plateau depressed fractures (Schatzker type III)

One may observe depressed tibial plateau fractures alone or in conjunction with intricate proximal tibia fractures. Traditionally, in complex fractures, the depressed fragment can be elevated by passing a bone tamp through the fracture itself. Even though a number of tools have been used for this sp...

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Published in:Journal of Orthopaedic Reports Vol. 3; no. 3; p. 100310
Main Authors: Jain, Mohit J., Mehta, Vatsal J., Nayak, Hardik J., Vadodariya, Gaurav M., Shah, Kshemankar K., Patel, Chintankumar B., Shah, Malkesh D., Agrawal, Aditya K.
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier B.V 01-09-2024
Elsevier
Subjects:
Depressed fracture
Elevation
Percutaneous
Proximal tibia fracture
Schatzker type III
Steinmann pin
Tibial plateau fracture
Elevation
Percutaneous
Tibial plateau fracture
Proximal tibia fracture
Steinmann pin
Depressed fracture
Schatzker type III
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Summary:One may observe depressed tibial plateau fractures alone or in conjunction with intricate proximal tibia fractures. Traditionally, in complex fractures, the depressed fragment can be elevated by passing a bone tamp through the fracture itself. Even though a number of tools have been used for this specific purpose, it can be challenging in isolated fractures due to difficulty in aiming and tracking minor depression, as well as the risks of the elevating device becoming intraarticularly penetrated or expansion of the medial metaphyseal window. We described a simple and effective technique with the use of a Steinmann pin for the elevation of lateral tibial plateau depressed fractures (Schatzker type III). We have successfully treated twentyfour cases so far.
ISSN:2773-157X
2773-157X
DOI:10.1016/j.jorep.2024.100310