The Role of Immediate Arthroplasty in Elderly Tibial Plateau Fractures

Potential candidates for acute arthroplasty include the elderly patient with pre-existing degenerative joint disease, poor bone quality, complex articular fractures, inability to comply with weight-bearing restrictions, and cases where additional procedures may be poorly tolerated. When choosing arthroplasty, the principles of revision joint arthroplasty and implant selection remain critical. Meticulous preoperative planning, multidisciplinary perioperative management, and a well-executed technique are essential when performing arthroplasty for acute tibial plateau fractures in the elderly.