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Primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA) may be of benefit in elderly patients with a combination of osteoporotic bone and metaphyseal comminution. However, there continues to be conflicting evidence on the use of TKA for primary treatment of tibial plateau fracture. This systematic review was performed to quantify the outcomes and perioperative complication rates of TKA for primary treatment of tibial plateau fracture.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Materials and methods<\/jats:title><jats:p>A comprehensive search of MEDLINE, Embase, and PubMed databases from inception through March 2018 was performed in accordance with PRISMA guidelines. Two reviewers independently screened papers for inclusion and identified studies featuring perioperative complications and outcomes of primary TKA for tibial plateau fracture. Weighted means and standard deviations are presented for each outcome.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results<\/jats:title><jats:p>Seven articles (105 patients) were eligible for inclusion. All-cause mortality was 4.75\u2009\u00b1\u20094.85%. The total complication rate was 15.2\u2009\u00b1\u200917.3%. Regarding outcomes, Knee Society scores were most commonly reported. The average Knee Society Knee Score was 85.6\u2009\u00b1\u20095.5, while the average Knee Society Function Score was 64.6\u2009\u00b1\u200913.7. Average range of motion at final follow-up was 107.5\u2009\u00b1\u200910.0\u00b0.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title><jats:p>Primary TKA for select tibial plateau fractures has acceptable clinical outcomes but does not appear to be superior to ORIF. It may be appropriate to treat certain geriatric patients with TKA to allow for early mobilization and reduce the need for reoperation. 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