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Tibial plateau fractures are a constant challenge for the trauma surgeon, both for their complexity and for their great variability. Purpose: Evaluation of the epidemiological characteristics in tibial plateau fractures treated in the County Hospital Sibiu. Material and methods: 210 patients with tibial plateau fractures, treated between 1.01.2009 -31.12.2015 were evaluated. Several epidemiological variables were assessed. Results and discussions: The mean age of the patients was 54.5 years. The incidence of these fractures is higher, between 51-70 years. There was a slightly greater incidence in the male population. No difference between dominant and non-dominant limb was found. The majority of these fractures were produced by falling. There is a high prevalence of associated injuries - menisci, collateral/cruciate ligaments and fibula - and hemartrosis is present in a high percentage. Conclusion: Correct evaluation of epidemiological factors is mandatory for a proper understanding of the complexity of tibial plateau fractures

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