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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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The immediate treatment of unstable tibial plateau fracture is:
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The correct answer is  (Internal fixation with plate & screw) (720-ApIey's 8th)* Unstable fracture of Tibial plateau - In younger patient, and more so those with a central depression of more than 5 mm, open reduction with elevation of the plateau and internal fixation with a buttress plate is preferred.* Stable fracture - depression is slight (less than 5 mm), if the patient is old and frail or osteoporotic the fracture is treated with closed reduction (Skeletal traction for 3-4 weeks and then hinged cast brace for another 6 weeks.