Intra-articular tibial plateau stress fracture associated with osteoarthrosis and valgus knee deformity.

Hendel, D; Velan, G J; Weisbort, M · J Arthroplasty · 1997

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Severe valgus deformity of the knee secondary to osteoarthritis can predispose to stress fracture of the lateral tibial plateau. Described herein is a case of severe valgus knee deformity that was complicated by an intra-articular tibial plateau stress fracture and treated by a fully constrained Guepar hinge prosthesis with a satisfactory end result. The etiology and mechanism of this complication are discussed, with emphasis on the diagnostic process.

Medical subject headings

Anatomy