A fall or impact can fracture the top of the shin bone (a tibial plateau fracture) or the bones around the knee. Because these breaks involve the joint surface, how well the surface is rebuilt strongly affects the knee’s future — a poorly aligned or sunken surface raises the risk of stiffness, instability and early arthritis. Many knee fractures also come with ligament or meniscus injury that must be addressed together.
A tibial plateau fracture fixed with a plate and screws, restoring the joint surface.
Breaks at the knee
A fall or impact can fracture the top of the shin bone (a tibial plateau fracture) or the bones around the knee. Because these breaks involve the joint surface, how well the surface is rebuilt strongly affects the future of the knee — a poorly aligned or sunken surface raises the risk of stiffness, instability and early arthritis.
Many knee fractures also come with ligament or meniscus injury that must be addressed together.
Dr Yas’s role
Dr Yas manages complex fractures and combined fracture-and-ligament injuries around the knee at the Northern Adelaide Local Health Network and Ashford Hospital, restoring the joint surface and stability so the knee can recover its function.
As Director of Training in the network, he also teaches registrars major fracture reconstruction around the knee — and national and international fellows visit to observe these techniques.
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