Posterior Column Fractures of Tibial Plateau
ConditionTibial Plateau Fractures
Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexAll
Age18-65
SponsorAssiut University
About this trial
The goal of this observational study is to learn about the long-term effects of internal fixation methods in patients with posterior column fractures of tibial plateau according to three column concept. The main question it aims to answer is:
Does the internal fixation of posterior column fractures of tibial plateau according to three column concept has a good radiological and clinical outcomes in follow up for 1 year? Participants already having internal fixation for their posterior column fractures will do X ray in their follow up visit and answer survey questions about their joint pain, ROM for 1 year.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Skeletally mature patients (18 - 60 years old).
Tibial plateau fracture with posterior column involvement classified by X-ray and CT scan
Fractures within 3 weeks of trauma
Disqualifiers
Open fracture grade 3 Gustilo Anderson Classification but not managed by internal fixation within 3 weeks of trauma
Paediatric fractures.
Pathological fractures
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Open reduction and internal fixation
Treatment groups
No treatment groups listed
Sponsors and collaborators
Source ClinicalTrials.gov