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Fig. 2 | BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders

Fig. 2

From: The treatment of posterolateral tibial plateau fracture with a newly designed anatomical plate via the trans-supra-fibular head approach: preliminary outcomes

Fig. 2

 A. Location of the incision and anatomic landmarks. The red dashed line represents the joint line, the blue dotted line represents the front edge line of the fibular head, and the yellow dotted line represents the surgical incision. B. Surgical incision. C and D, Fresh specimen autopsy showing the anatomic structures around the posterolateral tibial plateaus, and simulated implantation of the novel plate and screw, both GT had been detached from TP (red dotted circle). D, Detachment of both the biceps femoris (BF) and lateral collateral ligament (LCL). The red dashed line represents the joint line, and the blue dotted line represents the front edge of the fibular head. At least two rafting screws were used for adequate gripping of the posterolateral quadrant of the tibial plateau (D). FH, fibular head; TT, tibial tubercle; GT, Gerdy’s tubercle; FH, fibular head; ITB, iliotibial tract; BT, biceps tendon; FC, femoral condyle; TP, tibial plateau; BF, biceps femoris; LCL, lateral collateral ligament; POP, popliteus; PL, patellar ligament; CPN, common peroneal nerve

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