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MRI Showed Small Subchondral Crescentic Fracture Through The Posterior Lateral Tibial Plateau. Meaning?
I have had an MRI after a fall. One of the items listed on the reports from the MRI is small subchondral crescentic fracture through the posterior lateral tibial plateau without overlying chondral defect. I am anxious to know...I go to the doctor tomorrow, what does this mean? There is lots of pain in my knee area and just want to prepare myself...
Sat, 23 Mar 2013
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The fracture of lateral tibial plateau is not worrisome as long as there is no considerable displacement. You will have to wear a cast for at least 6 weeks for an early recovery. Avoid weight bearing on the foot till then.
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Dr. Praveen Tayal
drtayal72@gmail.com
Thanks for writing to us.
The fracture of lateral tibial plateau is not worrisome as long as there is no considerable displacement. You will have to wear a cast for at least 6 weeks for an early recovery. Avoid weight bearing on the foot till then.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. You can consult me again directly through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal
drtayal72@gmail.com
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