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Can Tibial Plateau Fracture Be Detected By CT Scan Or MRI?
Question: I had a positive tibial plateau fracture but he wants a CT scan not an MRI. I just recently just had knee surgery for meniscal and ligament tears. (2 months ago)
I have tried to walk with partial weight bearing and crutches but only for a week before that I was bearing full weigh until it got so bad I could no longer bear weight and that was when he found the fx.
I have tried to walk with partial weight bearing and crutches but only for a week before that I was bearing full weigh until it got so bad I could no longer bear weight and that was when he found the fx.
Brief Answer:
CT scan needs to be done.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The bony abnormality and fractures can be detected both by a CT scan and an MRI scan. The knee surgery that you had recently might interfere with proper MRI images. So it is best to get a CT scan done as advised. Do not bear any weight on the leg. Take rest and follow your orthopedician's advice.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
CT scan needs to be done.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The bony abnormality and fractures can be detected both by a CT scan and an MRI scan. The knee surgery that you had recently might interfere with proper MRI images. So it is best to get a CT scan done as advised. Do not bear any weight on the leg. Take rest and follow your orthopedician's advice.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
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