Use of Benchmarking for Surgical Treatment of Tibial Plateau Fractures
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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rccot.2020.07.003Keywords:
tibial plateau fracture, surgical treatment, prognosis, quality of life, functional score, benchmarkingAbstract
Background: This study presents the use of benchmark criteria for the surgical treatment of tibial plateau fractures. It has 10 elements, including: quality of fracture reduction, fixation stability, time elapsed to fixation, among others. The purpose of the study is to correlate the benchmark criteria used with Rasmussen’s functional score system.
Materials and methods: A retrospective cohort study that included patients with a tibial plateau fracture that required surgical treatment between January 2013 and June 2017. Baseline characteristics, outcomes related with the benchmark criteria, and Rasmussen’s score variables, were registered.
Results: A total of 75 patients were included, with a 6-months minimum follow-up for 89% (n = 67). The median age was 39 years old, and the majority (56.7%) were men. The first cause of fracture was motorcycle accident (67%). There was compromise of a posterior column in 78% of the cases. Treatment was considered appropriate in 61%, and 89% had a good/excellent result in Rasmussen’s functional score. There was a significant linear correlation between the benchmark criteria and Rasmussen’s score, with a Pearson correlation coefficient of 0.6279 (P< .001).
Discussion: Benchmarking criteria may be useful in the evaluation and planning of surgical treatment of tibial plateau fractures. They are associated with better functional results and satisfaction in the Rasmussen’s score.
Level of evidence: II
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