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The dynamic fixator permitted knee flexion during definitive surgery, facilitating arthroscopic reduction. Collected variables included perioperative metrics, hospitalization course, 1\u2010year radiographic outcomes, complications, time to union, and knee range of motion.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Eleven patients met criteria and were predominantly healthy middle\u2010aged (mean 46.27 years) men (78%). Continuous passive motion began immediately after provisional fixation. Median operative time was 1 hour and 17 minutes for the dynamic frame and 3 hours and 4 minutes for the arthroscopy\u2010assisted definitive procedure, with low estimated blood loss at both stages (median 5 to 25 mL). Definitive fixation occurred a median of 5 days after injury; median hospital stay was 12 days; 83% were discharged home. At 1 year, mean articular depression was 2.25\u2009mm, condylar widening 0.25 mm, and angulation of 4.46\u00b0; the median Rasmussen score was 12. Median time to union was 13 weeks and 3 months for full weight\u2010bearing. After 1 year, range of motion was 0\u00b0 to 115\u00b0 on average. Complications within 1 year, included infection in 5\/11 (45%)\u20144 pin\u2010site infections treated with oral antibiotics, and 1 deep infection requiring debridement, foot drop 1\/11 (9%) and chronic pain 1\/11 (9%); no revision surgeries occurred.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This case series shows that provisional fixation with a dynamic hinged external fixator for complex tibial plateau fractures permitted knee motion during the interval before definitive surgery and preserved access for arthroscopy\u2010assisted reduction without requiring frame removal. 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