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Table 2 Subtypes of Schatzker type IV

From: Retrospective analysis of 514 cases of tibial plateau fractures based on morphology and injury mechanism

Subtypes

Injury mechanism

Cases

Percentage

Simple medial condyle

Varus force, knee extended

15

34.88

Posteromedial split

Varus force, knee flexed

5

11.63

Anteromedial depression

Varus force, knee hyperextended

2

4.65

Fracture dislocation*

Rotary and shear forces (mainly)

21

48.84

  1. *Typical type of Schatzker type IV fractures
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Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research

ISSN: 1749-799X