Tibial Plateau Fracture, Case 3: Posterolateral Depression

Study Tibial Plateau Fracture, Case 3: Posterolateral Depression through an immersive first-person surgical case from the Bone Reconstruction channel on Surgie. The module focuses on case-based surgical anatomy review of the knee and tibial plateau, discussion of posterolateral depression fracture morphology, and positioning strategy for varus-assisted lateral exposure.

Procedure Overview

The case is organized for structured review of surgical anatomy, procedural sequencing, instrument handling, reduction or reconstruction strategy, implant positioning, and intraoperative verification. Expert narration connects the visual field with the decisions documented during the procedure.

What You Will Observe

• Case-based surgical anatomy review of the knee and tibial plateau
• Discussion of posterolateral depression fracture morphology
• Positioning strategy for varus-assisted lateral exposure
• Stepwise lateral approach with preservation of the tibialis anterior muscle
• Meniscal elevation, protection, and repair technique concepts
• Articular depression elevation using an osteotome

Key Technical Decisions

• Articular depression elevation using an osteotome
• Use of fluoroscopy to assess reduction and implant position
• Bone void filling with structural granular graft material
• Subchondral screw support strategy using crossed screw configuration
• Final construct review and closure sequence

Learning Format

First-person operative footage, surgeon-led narration, and case-based visual review designed to support preparation before supervised clinical training.

Educational notice: This content supports professional education and does not replace formal training, institutional protocols, patient-specific planning, or supervised clinical judgment.