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Journal of Orthopedic Education

Volume  11, Issue 2, April - June 2025, Pages 51-55
 

Original Article

Association of Ligamentous and Meniscal Injuries in Patients with Tibial Plateau Fractures: A Prospective Observational Study

Manit Thapa Magar1, Atul Dwivedi2, Rajesh Kumar Chaudhary3, Ashok Kumar Banskota

1 Department of Orthopaedics, B & B Hospital, Lalitpur 44700, Nepal. 2 Professor and Dean of Medical Sciences, Krgyzstan International University, Nrz, Kyrgyzstan 720007. 3 Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon & Spine Surgeon, B & B Hospital, Lalitpur 44700, Nepal.  4 Chief of Orthopaedic Surgery, B & B Hospital, Lalitpur 44700, Nepal.

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DOI: 10.21088/joe.2454a.7956.11225.2

Abstract

Introduction: Tibial plateau fractures are one of the common fractures that occur near the knee. These fractures are mainly due to high-velocity injuries. So, there is a high risk of ligamentous and meniscal injuries. It is always important to identify associated ligamentous and/or meniscus injuries in tibial plateau fracture that can change the treatment plan. This study aims to assess the association of ligamentous and/or meniscal injuries in patients with tibial plateau fractures. Materials and methods: This prospective observational study was conducted in the Department of Orthopaedics in B&B Hospital from September 2021 to May, 2022. 40 patients who meet the inclusion criteria were included in the study. All tibial plateau fractures were classified according to the Schatzker classification. MRI was reported by a single radiologist with a fellowship in musculoskeletal radiology. MRI findings were recorded and an association was studied with different types of tibial plateau fractures. Results: Out of 40 patients, 36(90%) patients had ligamentous and/or meniscal injuries. The mean age of the patients was 38.9 years. The majority of the cases were due to road traffic accidents. 40% of the cases had ligamentous injuries only, 15% had meniscal injuries only and 35% had both ligamentous and meniscal injuries. Among ligamentous injuries (isolated or combined), ACL injury was common (77%). Among meniscus injuries (isolated or combined), lateral meniscus injury was common (70%). Schatzker type II fracture had a high association with ligamentous and/or meniscal injuries.Conclusion: Tibial plateau fracture is commonly associated with ligamentous and/ or meniscal injuries.
 


Keywords : • Ligament injury • Meniscus injury • Magnetic resonance imaging • Tibial plateau fracture
Corresponding Author : Atul Dwivedi