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Whats the long term prognosis of lateral tibial plateau fracture following orif/ 2 screw placement?
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Osteoarthritis: Since these fractures involve a weight baering joint, there is a risk of developing arthritis over long term . Sometimes these injuries are associated with intra-articular meniscal or cruciate or chondral tears.
Answered 4/21/2019
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Tibial Fracture: If the joint surface is exactly restored it is unlikely that arthritis will develop. All should go well after the healing period and pt.
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