Volume : V, Issue : XII, December - 2015

Percutaneous fixation of tibial plateau fractures by cannulated cancellous screws with respect to postoperative complications and hospital stay

Dr. Joti Bagul, Dr. Pankaj Pandit Dole

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Introduction: Improvements in surgical techniques and implants, has favoured a trend towards surgical managements like Percutaneous fixation of tibial plateau fractures by cannulated cancellous screws .These minimally invasive techniques are being developed and utilized in all anches of surgery. The advantages of reduced morbidity and decreased hospital stay are well documented However success of the surgical management needs revaluation so the purpose of the current study is to evaluate percutaneous fixation of tibial plateau fractures by cannulated cancellous screws with respect to postoperative complications and hospital stay. Materials and Methods: It is a prospective analytical study of 2 year duration. A total of 13 patients with tibial plateau fractures were selected and managed surgically. Patients were followed up at 2nd week , then 6th week ,later 3rd month & 6months and 12 and annually thereafter. At the final follow up, functional outcome (pain, walking capacity, extension lag, range of motion, and stability) was evaluated. Results: No patient in our series had early postoperative complication. One patient develop knee joint pain 16 months after operation due to early osteo–arthritic changes. Conclusion: Percutaneous fixation of tibial plateau fractures by cannulated cancellous screws fairly reasonable treatment alternative for minimal postoperative complications and hospital stay.

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Dr.Joti Bagul, Dr. Pankaj Pandit Dole Percutaneous fixation of tibial plateau fractures by cannulated cancellous screws with respect to postoperative complications and hospital stay Indian Journal of Applied Research, Vol.5, Issue : 12 December 2015

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