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.
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