Fracture of tibial plateau - Schatzker classification
Schatzker classification divides fractures of tibial plateau into six basic types.
| Type | Subtype |
|---|---|
| Schatzker I | cleavage or wedge fracture of the lateral tibial plateau |
| Schatzker II | lateral wedge fracture with articular surface depression |
| Schatzker III | pure lateral articular surface depression without associated wedge fracture |
| Schatzker IV | pure medial articular surface depression without associated wedge fracture*) |
| Schatzker V | bicondylar fracture of tibial plateau |
| Schatzker VI | tibial plateau fracture extending into the metadiaphysis |
*) in some modifications: any fracture of medial condyle (depression and/or wedge fracture)
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