[Intra-articulair tibial Plateau Fractures].

Tibial plateau fractures are complex articular injuries, especially if caused by high energy. For adequate treatment a decidedly clinical and radiographic diagnostic is required. The three-column-concept has proven as excellent surgical planningstool in this complex trauma. By (1) precisely considering the specific characteristics of the fracture, (2) careful treatment of soft-tissue envelope and (3) choosing the right treatment strategy, a good functional outcome can be achieved. Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New York.