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To evaluate the outcomes of tibial plateau fractures treated with open reduction and internal fixation using plate osteosynthesis.

Prospective Observation of Tibial Plateau Fractures Managed with OpenReduction Internal Fixation with Plate Osteosynthesis in a Tertiary CareHospital at Chennai

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Prospective observation evaluates functional outcomes after ORIF in tibial plateau fractures, highlighting effective treatment strategies.

To evaluate the outcomes of tibial plateau fractures treated with open reduction and internal fixation using plate osteosynthesis.
Prospective observational study conducted at Chettinad Hospital with 40 patients aged 18-70
All patients underwent open reduction internal fixation with plate osteosynthesis
Functional results assessed using Modified Rasmussen Score at 1, 3, and 6 months
87.5% of participants were male with an average age of 40.15 years
Average surgery time was 75.9 minutes with average union time of 15.9 weeks
95% of patients achieved satisfactory to outstanding results at final follow-up with significant improvement in Modified Rasmussen Scores

Venkat et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Prospective observation evaluates functional outcomes after ORIF in tibial plateau fractures, highlighting effective treatment strategies.