Tibial plateau

The tibial plateau is the flattened upper surface of the tibial bone (shinbone), where it makes contact with the rounded ends (condyles) of the femur (thighbone).

tibial plateau

X-ray showing the upper end (plateau) of the tibia with its central tibial spines (where the anterior cruciate ligament attaches). It articulates with the femur above, but there is also a joint with the fibula at the outer side.

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Tibial Plateau Fracture

Tibial plateau fractures are important because they affect the joint line, and need to be recognised early and treated expertly.

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FORUM DISCUSSIONS

Tibial Plateau Fracture - No Displacement.

Undiagnosed tibial plateau fracture from two months ago.

Tibial plateau fracture???? not that bad???

CLINICAL PUBLICATIONS

Recent progress in the diagnosis and treatment of posterior tibial plateau fractures. Chen H, Chang S,2 and Jun Pan3 Int J Clin Exp Med. 2015; 8(4): 5640–5648.

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