Nandan R. Hichkad, PA-C, MMSc, practices at the Georgia Neurosurgical Institute in Macon.
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The image shows a comminuted and depressed fracture of the lateral tibial plateau. It is depressed approximately 6 to 7 mm. The patient was admitted, and orthopedic consultation was obtained. The patient subsequently underwent an open reduction and internal fixation of the fracture.