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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Rohan A. Bhimani, M.B.B.S., D.N.B., M.Ch.[2]
Overview
There is a limited role for laboratory tests in the diagnosis of tibial plateau fracture; however, elderly women may have some abnormal laboratory findings suggestive of osteoporosis.
Laboratory Findings
- There is a limited role for laboratory tests in the diagnosis of tibial plateau fracture.
- Post menopausal women over 65 years may have some abnormal laboratory findings suggestive of osteoporosis.
- Laboratory tests for the diagnosis of osteoporosis include:
- Complete blood count (CBC)
- Serum calcium
- Serum phosphate
- Serum alkaline phosphatase
- Serum 25-(OH)-vitamin D