Clinical imaging · UKMLA & AKT

Tibial plateau fractures

A free high-yield preview for the UKMLA Applied Knowledge Test. Below are the key points to recognise tibial plateau fractures — the full SA Note notes add investigations, management, complications and 10 practice questions.

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  • Fracture of the articular surface of the proximal tibia - accounts for ~1% of all fractures
  • Bimodal distribution - young men (high-energy trauma: RTCs, falls from height) and older osteoporotic women (low-energy: falls from standing)
  • Lateral plateau fractures most common - valgus force drives lateral femoral condyle into the lateral plateau; lateral plateau is higher and convex, making it more vulnerable

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