Abstract:Fractures in the elderly population are a major increasing issue for any healthcare institution, associated with the growing life expectancy. Proximal tibial fractures affect the metaphyseal bone with or without articular extension, in 5 to 11% of all tibia fracture. Treatment options such as plate fixation, intramedullary nailing or even primary total knee arthroplasty are accepted valuable options. However, specific age-related risk factors such as osteoporosis, arthritis, multiple comorbidities and soft-tis… Show more
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