Considering the epidemiology of all musculoskeletal fractures, tibial plateau fractures are rare and often due to high-energy injury mechanisms that pose an axial load to the tibia. Patients reporting this type of fracture often present with associated injuries of the adjacent structures such as ligaments, menisci, etc. Low-energy tibial plateau fractures are possible too, however more commonly experienced by the elderly already affected by osteoporotic diseases. Due to the nature of the injury itself, patients who report this type of fracture usually undergo an emergency complete evaluation as they may present with high levels of pain, swelling, reduced range of motion, impaired knee function and potentially knee deformity.
