Schatzker III:
  • Definition: Lateral depression
  • Etiology: Older patients with osteoporosis. Often just due to a fall.
  • Common associated injuries: If the depressed fragments are lateral and posterior, it is associated with joint instability.
  • Treatment: If there is instability, the fractured fragments are elevated and supported with bone graft and lateral internal fixation.

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Schatzker III

Pure Lateral Depression


AP Radiograph of Right Knee
Lateral Radiograph of Right Knee
Line Drawing of Right Knee

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