The use of beta-TCP in the surgical treatment of tibial plateau fractures

Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2009 Dec;17(12):1406-11. doi: 10.1007/s00167-009-0726-z. Epub 2009 Feb 24.

Abstract

The objective of this study was to evaluate the outcome of using beta-TCP in the treatment of depression tibial plateau fractures. A total of 124 patients with depression tibial fractures were included in this study and followed for a minimum of 12 months. All the cases were treated with open reduction and internal fixation, and grafted with beta-TCP ceramic. The clinical and radiological outcomes were assessed using Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) score of knee and Rasmussen score during the follow-up. No obvious redisplacement was found at the follow-up assessment. Most of the patients had excellent HSS score and Rasmussen clinical score. Bone healing was noted in all fractures and Schatzker II-type fractures had the best functional outcome. The results suggested that using beta-TCP combined with open reduction and rigid internal fixation was an effective treatment for depression fractures of the tibial plateau.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Biocompatible Materials / therapeutic use*
  • Calcium Phosphates / therapeutic use*
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Fracture Fixation, Internal / methods*
  • Fracture Healing*
  • Fractures, Bone
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Radiography
  • Recovery of Function
  • Tibial Fractures / diagnostic imaging
  • Tibial Fractures / rehabilitation
  • Tibial Fractures / surgery*
  • Young Adult

Substances

  • Biocompatible Materials
  • Calcium Phosphates
  • beta-tricalcium phosphate