A new strategy to fix posterolateral depression in tibial plateau fractures: Introduction of a new modified Frosch approach and a 'Barrel hoop plate' technique

摘要

Aims: The articular congruity of tibial plateau has been stressed to be associated with the long-term function outcomes. Approach selection and fixation pattern to manipulate the posterolateral (PL)depression of tibial plateau are both key issues which trauma surgeons should focus on. In order to provide a strong purchase of PL-depression, we developed a new modified Frosch approach and a "Barrel hoop plate" technique to provide bony reconstruction of PL-depression.