Fig. 2

a–c A typical case of the three-incision combined approach for complex fracture of tibial plateau involving the posterolateral tibial plateau. A male 41 case suffered traffic accidents, and preoperative X-ray indicated tibial plateau fracture, which was of type V according to Schatzker classification. Further CT examination indicated the fracture affected all the three columns, and three-incision combined approach for fracture reduction and fixation was performed. Follow-up results at 1 year after surgery showed good recovery of the patient, with good flexion and extension of the knee joint. a-b: pre-op X-ray; c-e: pre-op CT; f-g: post-op X-ray immediate; h-i: post-op X-ray after one year follow-up; j-l: Functional posture image one year follow-up after operation