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What Are The Precautions Needed For A Non-displaced Tibial Plateau Fracture?

I have a non displaced tibial plateau fracture. My ortho said I can walk on it and it has only been 3 1/2 weeks. Everything I read says you should not put weight on it for 2 to 3 months. Am I hurting my knee even further. I went for a long walk today and stopped at grocery store and my knee is hurting more than it has in a couple of weeks.
Wed, 26 Feb 2014
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Hello,

Thanks for writing to us,

I have studied your case with diligence.

Tibial plateau fractures may be associated with ligament injury leading to knee instability.

So I will advise to take an repeat x-ray and MRI knee to see ligament injury.
Use knee immobiliser

Non weight bearing for few weeks is very important .And physiotherapy in form of CPM [continuous passive motion] can be started immediately.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care
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What Are The Precautions Needed For A Non-displaced Tibial Plateau Fracture?

Hello, Thanks for writing to us, I have studied your case with diligence. Tibial plateau fractures may be associated with ligament injury leading to knee instability. So I will advise to take an repeat x-ray and MRI knee to see ligament injury. Use knee immobiliser Non weight bearing for few weeks is very important .And physiotherapy in form of CPM [continuous passive motion] can be started immediately. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care