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Table 1 CT features of 3D Classification

From: Introduction of 3D-classification and its derived surgical sequence of Schatzker type IV tibial plateau fractures

Classification

n

Morphology

MFA

MCZ

MOFL

hyperextension-varus-internal rotation

4

Total/subtotal medial condyle fracture; sometimes combined with loss of posterior slope of the tibial plateau and avulsion fracture of fibular head;

Not found

Anteromedial

From anteromedia to medial

hyperextension-valgus-external rotation

1

Total medial condyle fracture;

Not found

Anterolateral

From anterolateral to posteromedial

extension-varus

9

Total medial condyle fracture;

Medial

Medial or not found

From anterior to posterior

extension-valgus

5

Total medial condyle fracture;

Medial

Lateral

From anterior to posterior

flexion-varus-internal rotation

6

Total/subtotal medial condyle fracture;

Posteromedial

Posteromedial

or not found

From anteromedial to posteromedial

flexion-varus-external rotation

3

Subtotal medial condyle fracture;

Posteromedial

Posteromedial

or not found

From medial to posteromedial

flexion-valgus-internal rotation

20

Total medial condyle fracture;

Posteromedial

Posterolateral

From anteromedial to posterolateral

flexion-valgus-external rotation

15

Subtotal medial condyle fracture;

Posteromedial

Posterolateral

From posteromedial to posterolateral