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The aim is to explore the relationship between radiological results and functional recovery in proximal tibial fractures treated with locking plates.

July 29, 2026CureusOpen Access

Prospective Five-Point Serial Assessment of Radiological and Functional Outcome Dissociation After Locking Plate Fixation of Proximal Tibial Fractures

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OMOvais Mehboob RPR. PrasadQueen's University Belfast AHAmit M Hegde

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Prospective cohort study investigates the mismatch between radiological and functional recovery in tibial fractures, suggesting enhanced outcome measures.

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The aim is to explore the relationship between radiological results and functional recovery in proximal tibial fractures treated with locking plates.
Prospective observational study with 32 patients having proximal tibial fractures conducted over eight months.
Outcomes measured preoperatively and at multiple intervals using modified Rasmussen criteria.
Statistical analysis was performed using Friedman test and Wilcoxon signed-rank comparisons.
Radiological scores significantly improved from 0.78±0.91 preoperatively to 8.44±0.91 at six months (p<0.001).
Only 43.8% of patients achieved a good or excellent functional grade at six months, despite 100% achieving good or excellent radiological grades.
No correlation found between radiological scores and clinical outcomes at six months (Spearman ρ = 0.101, p = 0.581).

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Mehboob et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a69a24dc8da07d9defa59e6 https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.113407

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Prospective cohort study investigates the mismatch between radiological and functional recovery in tibial fractures, suggesting enhanced outcome measures.

Prospective Five-Point Serial Assessment of Radiological and Functional Outcome Dissociation After Locking Plate Fixation of Proximal Tibial Fractures

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Prospective Five-Point Serial Assessment of Radiological and Functional Outcome Dissociation After Locking Plate Fixation of Proximal Tibial Fractures

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