Schatzker IV:
  • Definition: Medial tibial plateau fracture that may be a split or split depression type fracture. May also involve the tibial spines.
  • Etiology: Varus stress. Often severe trauma.
  • Common associated injuries: Associated with avulsion of the intercondylar eminence, which may indicate anterior cruciate ligament injury. Lateral collateral ligament injury. Peroneal nerve injury. Popliteal artery injury.
  • Treatment: Medial plate and screws.

CT: I II III IV V VI

3D: I II III IV V VI

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Schatzker IV

Pure Medial Depression


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

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