Tibial plateau fracture risk factors

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Rohan A. Bhimani, M.B.B.S., D.N.B., M.Ch.[2]

Overview

There are no established risk factors for [disease name].

OR

The most potent risk factor in the development of [disease name] is [risk factor 1]. Other risk factors include [risk factor 2], [risk factor 3], and [risk factor 4].

OR

Common risk factors in the development of [disease name] include [risk factor 1], [risk factor 2], [risk factor 3], and [risk factor 4].

OR

Common risk factors in the development of [disease name] may be occupational, environmental, genetic, and viral.

Risk Factors

• Tibial plateau fracture commonly occur during unpredictable events such as:
• Fall from substantial height
• Sports related injuries
• Motor vehicle accidents
• Osteoporosis

Common Risk Factors

• Common risk factors in the development of tibial plateau fracture include:
  • Motor vehicle accidents
  • Sports related injuries

Less Common Risk Factors

• Less common risk factors in the development of tibial plateau fracture include:
  • Fall from substantial height
  • Osteoporosis