The Schatzker classification system of tibial plateau ...
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The Schatzker classification system of tibial plateau fractures is shown.

**TIBIAL PLATEAU FRACTURES**

Frequency: lateral (less bad, more common) > bicondylar > medial

Have high index of suspicion. Get CT.

Who goes to OR? >5mm splitting/depression. Schatzker Types 4-6. Compartment syndrome. Neurovascular injury. Open fractures.


- Zach Jarou, MD

@zachjarou https://twitter.com/zachjarou/status/976528726962810880


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