Bridge Plating of Proximal Tibial Metaphyseal Fracture by Limited Open Technique.

Abstract

In this video, we demonstrate application of a bridge plate by limited open technique for fixation of a proximal tibial metaphyseal fracture. Although intramedullary nailing remains our preferred surgical technique for treatment of most extra-articular fractures of the proximal tibia, we find bridge plating by limited open technique to be an important alternative option for select fracture patterns not amenable to intramedullary nailing.