Key result
Plate and screws fixation and correct management of a complex tibial plateau fracture with compartment syndrome and infection resulted in complete healing at one year in a professional motorcyclist.
Why the study?
High-energy tibial plateau fractures are complex lesions that may be associated with extensive soft tissue damage and severe complications such as compartment syndrome and neurological injuries.
Case Report (n=1)
Successful management of a complex high-energy tibial plateau fracture with severe complications in a professional athlete.
Case success with plate fixation supports feasibility in complicated tibial plateau fractures; leaves open need for larger athlete-specific studies.
BACKGROUND AND AIM OF THE WORK: High-energy tibial plateau fractures are complex lesions that may be associated with extensive soft tissue damages and severe complications, such as compartment syndrome and neurological injuries. This case report interests a professional motocross freestyler with complex tibial plateau fracture associated to compartment syndrome and partial common peroneal nerve impairment which complicated with a dehiscence of the surgical wound and infection after plate and screws fixation. One year later, despite the complexity of the fracture, the gravity of the soft tissue lesions and subsequent complications, the patient healed. This satisfactory result depended on the correct management in terms of type of treatment and timing.
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A 2020 study conducted a case report in Complex tibial plateau fracture, compartment syndrome, and infection (n=1). Plate and screws fixation and subsequent management was evaluated on Healing. Plate and screws fixation and correct management of a complex tibial plateau fracture with compartment syndrome and infection resulted in complete healing at one year in a professional motorcyclist.
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