Mapping of 238 quadrilateral plate fractures with three-dimensional computed tomography

The map shows that the comminution is prone to traverse the quadrilateral plate in the sagittal direction among nearly two-thirds of all fractures. Moreover, Surgically treated quadrilateral plate fractures display very common patterns. The most common pattern is the upper fracture in nearly half of the fractures. Knowledge of these patterns can aid surgeons during diagnosis, preoperative planning, and execution of surgical strategies.