Hi Mary,
How are you feeling?
I assume that you are talking about Tibial plateau fracture.
The tibial plateau is the proximal weight-bearing surface of the tibia. It is the surface which articulates with the femoral condyles to form the knee joint. It can be divided into medial and lateral components.
A tibial plateau fracture is any fracture involving the proximal articular surface of the tibia. Associated soft-tissue injuries to the knee are likely. The incidences are as follows 91% for lateral meniscus abnormality, 44% for medial meniscus tears, and 68% for tears of 1 or more of the postero-lateral corner structures of the knee.
What is the imaging study done? What is being reported?
I think you should be using a large, bulky dressing with plaster and splints or a well-padded knee immobilizer is used to prevent excessive swelling.
Keep me informed if you have any queries.
Bye.
On Tuesday they did a sonogram on the leg due to the swelling. They did find a blood clot. The immediately gave me a shot. (Arixtra) And a shot for the next 10 days. When I have the brace on I swell more and I also have more pain. So I have not been compliant in wearing it. Since Tuesday, the swelling has gone down. Pain level is very low. The doctor did say there was a 2mm shift in bone placement on the lateral but no tears of the meniscus. I am feeling better. Swelling within the joint area is evident. Slow recovery. I am still elevating and bearing no weight on it. Hopefully, within a week or so, I will be able to walk without the use of the crutches. I am an avid runner and I am anxious to return to doing the things I love to do. I know, I will take it one day at a time. I had been training with a team of 11 people to complete a run in March called the Texas Independent Relay 200 plus miles. Maybe next yr.
Thank you JainMD for your response.
Hi Mary,
Hi Mary,
I am sure you would run for Texas Independent Relay as early as possible.
Non-displaced fractures may be treated without surgery, but they should be immobilized initially and then placed in a hinged knee brace.
I think you should be consulting a physiotherapist as passive range of motion and quadriceps strengthening exercises should be performed until full range of motion is achieved.
Keep me informed if you have any query.
Bye.