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Tibial Plateau fractures are periarticular injuries of the proximal tibia frequently associated with soft tissue injury. Diagnosis is made with knee radiographs but frequently require CT scan for surgical planning. Treatment is often ORIF in the acute setting versus delayed fixation after soft tissue swelling subsides.
For a tibial plateau fracture to heal properly, you will require physical therapy to rehabilitate you back to your prior level of function. This article will review physical therapy exercises for a tibial plateau fracture, a general recovery timeline, and tips for getting started with physical therapy. ljubaphoto / Getty Images.
Nondisplaced fractures of the tibial plateau can often be treated non-operatively with a period of non-weight bearing with a hinged knee brace. Any period of limb immobilization should be kept brief as knee stiffness must be avoided.
Non displaced tibial plateau fracture. A non-displaced fracture is when the tibia sustains a break or crack without a fragment of the bone becoming separated. These normally have a better outcome than displaced fractures and heal without surgical intervention within 3-4 months.
A tibial plateau fracture is a minor to severe breakage of the top part of the tibia along with the cartilage that make up the bottom portion of the knee. Mild breaks may be a single crack,...
Orthopedic management of tibial plateau fractures varies from conservative non-operative treatment to open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF). If the fracture is non-displaced, or if a
Nondisplaced tibial plateau fractures are less severe than displaced ones and generally offer a better outcome. These fractures happen when the shin bone breaks or cracks, but the bone...
A tibial plateau fracture is a break in the upper part of the shin bone, which affects the stability and movement of the knee joint. Fractures of the tibial plateau are quite serious, because the upper surface of the tibia bone contains structures such as the cartilage meniscus and cruciate ligaments which are critical to knee functions.
Objectives. Recognize the anatomy of the proximal tibia. Describe initial evaluation and management. Identify common fracture patterns. Apply treatment principles and strategies. Partial articular fractures. Complete articular fractures. Discuss rehabilitation, complications, and outcomes. Illustrate selected tibial plateau cases.
Tibial plateau fractures may be associated with injury to nearby structures including vasculature, nerves, ligaments, menisci, and adjacent compartments. While minimal tibial plateau fractures with no associated injuries can be safely managed non-operatively, typically this injury requires orthopedic consultation and operative management.