Bicondylar tibial plateau fractures are complex injuries that are frequently difficult to treat. Bicondylar plateau fractures involve some portion of both the medial and lateral articular surfaces, with associated disruption of the articular fragments from the metaphysis.
A tibial plateau fracture is a break of the larger lower leg bone below the knee that breaks into the knee joint itself. It is rare to only just break the bone. This is an injury that can involve the bone, meniscus, ligaments, muscles, tendons and skin around the knee.
Fracture of upper end of tibia ICD-10-CM S82. 101A is grouped within Diagnostic Related Group(s) (MS-DRG v39.0):
The tibial plateau is the flat top portion of your tibia bone, which runs from your knee to your ankle. The bottom end of your thigh bone (femur) and the top end of your tibia form your knee joint. The tibial plateau is a relatively flat surface of bone covered in cartilage.
The tibial plateau is a bony surface on the top of the lower leg (shin) bone that connects with the thigh bone (femur). The medial tibial plateau is the surface on the side corresponding to your big toe, whereas the lateral tibial plateau is on the side corresponding to your pinky toe.
A non-displaced fracture of the tibial plateau is when the tibia sustains a break or crack without a fragment of the bone becoming separated. These fractures normally have a better future outcome than displaced fractures and usually, heal without surgical intervention within 3-4 months.
Unspecified fracture of upper end of unspecified tibia, initial encounter for closed fracture. S82. 109A is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM S82.
The tibial plateau has two articular surfaces, the medial and lateral tibial condyles, also called the medial and lateral plateaus. The medial tibial condyle bears 60% of the knee's weight and is a thicker structure. It is concave in shape and located slightly more distally compared to the lateral tibial condyle.
A fracture, or break, in the shinbone just below the knee is called a proximal tibia fracture. The proximal tibia is the upper portion of the bone where it widens to help form the knee joint.
Most tibial plateau fractures are a result of trauma to the leg, such as:a fall from height.a motor vehicle accident.injuries from sports such as football or skiing.
The top surface of the tibia (the tibial plateau) is made of cancellous bone, which has a "honeycombed" appearance and is softer than the thicker bone lower in the tibia.
The medial tibial plateau represents one site of attachment for the medial meniscus. Next, the infrapatellar tendon may be followed distally, to its insertion into the tibial tubercle.