{"product_id":"tibial-plateau-case-03-posterolateral-depression","title":"TIBIAL PLATEAU [CASE 03] Posterolateral Depression","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis orthopedic trauma learning case reviews the surgical management principles for a posterolateral depression fracture of the tibial plateau. The lesson emphasizes anatomical exposure of the lateral knee, use of limb positioning and varus stress to improve visualization, careful preservation and retraction of the meniscus, direct assessment of the articular depression, and reduction with subchondral support. The case also discusses decision-making around alternative approaches, including why a posterolateral approach or fibular osteotomy may be avoided in selected scenarios. Learners follow the sequence from incision planning and soft-tissue handling to elevation of the depressed fragment, bone void filling, fluoroscopic assessment, and screw placement using a subchondral support or 'jail' configuration. The content is intended for procedural education and anatomical reasoning, not as a substitute for supervised surgical training or clinical judgment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eINCLUDED CONTENT\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase-based surgical anatomy review of the knee and tibial plateau\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscussion of posterolateral depression fracture morphology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePositioning strategy for varus-assisted lateral exposure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStepwise lateral approach with preservation of the tibialis anterior muscle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeniscal elevation, protection, and repair technique concepts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArticular depression elevation using an osteotome\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse of fluoroscopy to assess reduction and implant position\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBone void filling with structural granular graft material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubchondral screw support strategy using crossed screw configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinal construct review and closure sequence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTARGET AUDIENCE\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrthopedic trauma surgeons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrthopedic surgery residents and fellows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrauma and reconstruction fellows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedical educators in musculoskeletal trauma\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvanced learners studying periarticular fracture fixation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEDUCATIONAL NOTICE\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis content is intended for medical education and procedural discussion only. It does not provide patient-specific medical advice, does not replace formal surgical training, and should not be used as a standalone guide for clinical care. All procedural decisions require appropriate patient evaluation, institutional standards, supervision when applicable, and review by qualified medical professionals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- notionvc: 476e3d4d-33d1-4424-ba80-542e5c0c329d --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dr Savio Chami","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43379378683965,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"BRL","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0641\/3664\/2621\/files\/PLANALTOTIBIALCaso3.webp?v=1784658898","url":"https:\/\/www.surgie.com\/fr\/products\/tibial-plateau-case-03-posterolateral-depression","provider":"Surgie","version":"1.0","type":"link"}