Highlights of proximal tibia

Publication of third edition (February 20, 2026)

The content of this module was completely updated and expanded by David Barei (US), an internationally recognized and extensively published expert. It was edited by Michael Baumgaertner (US). Sub-sections were contributed by Andrew Oppy (AUS), and Markku Nousiainen (CA) (intramedullary nailing), and J. Spence Reid (US) (definitive ring external fixation).

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$Proximal tibia: complete simple articular fracture with fragmentary metaphyseal components fixed with ORIF conventional plating$

This comprehensive update provides surgeons with the most current, evidence based, and clinically relevant guidance for managing proximal tibia fractures. The module delivers clear, step by step surgical instructions for every stage of care — from diagnosis and decision making to surgical approaches, fixation techniques, and postoperative aftercare.

Developed and peer reviewed by an international team of expert surgeons, the revision reflects the latest advances in surgical principles, technology, and patient management. It includes detailed procedures for both operative and nonoperative treatment, with major updates to approaches, intramedullary nailing, and ring fixation techniques.

The updated module is exactly what the surgeon needs: a powerful tool that provides detailed guidance on key surgical aspects, such as treatment of medial-sided tibial plateau fractures (always challenging to reduce and fix) together with tips and pitfalls from the expert surgeon authors.

This module covers the treatment options for: