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I am 3 weeks post operation and I still couldn't bend my knee past 90 degree,is this normal or what can I do to regain my full range of motion back? Thank you Doc!
@@novadash8471Hi, I'm in a similar place to where you were a year ago. I'm exactly a month post-surgery, and I can bend my knee up to 90 degrees. How are you feeling today? Do you have full range of motion now?
Thank you for taking the time in making this video! It is an injury people think is only a " broken leg" 😢. It's a long recovery and there are FB support groups surgical and non surgical to help understand the recovery.
I had the exact same thing. Sept 17 MTN bike crash. No surgery. Just 4 very boring weeks NWB in a straight splint. Now 10 weeks later I have full weight bearing, ROM and no limp! We are the lucky ones.
@@TiaLeopard. I was in the same position. An information vacuum. No one said anything except to wear the brace and no weight bearing for 4 weeks. My first visit to the ortho was 4 weeks post injury. I was expecting him to trade my straight splint for a hinged one. Instead he said “you don’t need a brace anymore!” Started weight bearing. All good now, 10 weeks later
Thank you for this video explaining about this injury.Not many people actually know what is tibial plateau fracture is unless they suffer it.Mine is Schatzker type 2 and 7th month PO.
I broke my TP in three places after running into a trip wire at a spook house around Halloween 2023. Thanks for helping me understand better. I was pretty doped up when everything was explained to me. I am non weight bearing for the next two months. Pt is going good twice a week. Hope start trying to walk in March 2024.
Hi Doctor, I love in Sacramento, CA. I work the sidelines at the local college football games. But 10 years ago 3 player crashed a sideways into my right knee causing it to deflect inwards about 4". My ligaments & cartridge were fine but I did sustain Significant Tibia plateau fracture! It was Surgically repaired & after 3 month of NO weight bearing followed by a extended period of rehab. ( veryhard work), that knee feels fine !
How are you now? I'm also here after a motorcycle accident 5 weeks ago. Though I didn't require surgery. Just try resting and don't bear weight. Welcome to the 1% club that get a Tibial Plateau Fracture 😅
26 year old M broke my Tibia Plateau 5/20/2023 after immediate surgery i got a ORIF for about a week then another surgery for 2 plates and over 20 screws. on 5/28/2023. currently still healing but this is honestly crazy how much of a life changing injury this is.
Hey Samuel I’m 25 years old and same thing happened to me hopefully we can stay in contact through out each other’s recovery I’m still non weight bearing at this point and experiencing numbness and heaviness in the the leg . It’s just torture. I pray to God for a good recovery with us both .
@@DrDavidGeierhey dr I am 2 months post since my tibial plate surgery and broken ankle I have plate and screws I’m experiencing numbness, tightness and pain around the leg I use crutches I’m able to feel all it especially when trying to walk backwards. Would these symptoms be considered normal around this time I’m not sure if 2 months is still considered fresh .
@@DezziK-fe6hb it gets easier but coming to terms with the new reality is really difficult. Im wishing you to get well too and stay in touch. Im about 5-6 months post op and i still get tightness in my leg and knee and some numbess on the outside of my calf. Being only 2 months post op you are definitely still fresh. I am still fresh. I use to only use my wheelchair and then after 2-3 months would use my walker to hop around. But i was 12 weeks non weight bearing. You got this. Looking at different hobbies or just careers is probably advised if you worked labor. Or intense labor. :/
@Jill-zv4hq mostly stiffness after sitting for a while. no problem walking or running short distance. but I'm reminded of my limitations, everyday, ( kneeling, playing with my kids in the yard, sports, ect). But otherwise, I have no problems with work or daily routine.
I had a type 4 TPF 4 months ago, that type is unusual. My recovery isn't going well. I was immobilized for 7 weeks, no rom, NWB for 9 weeks. I have alot of pain(especially the back of the knee) and swelling still. My flexion is at 120(normal 148), extension 4-7,(normal -6). I'm wondering if I should have a manipulation. I'm really frustrated with my PT, they are not working on my ROM anymore, say it's too late. I was a very active person before this and want to get back to playing sports. I'm wondering if I have meniscus damage, apparently the surgeon didn't look while he was in there. How is your range of motion, did you regain it? Anything you can share that would be helpful is appreciated. Thanks
I just took a hard fall on Christmas of this year and was diagnosed w a tibial plateau fracture. One horizontal one vertical and I have to have surgery to walk again. I have never had an injury like this or needed a surgery. I’m freaking out about recovery bc I’m already going crazy laying around everyday all day…. Advice appreciated!!!
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Was told a torn MCL or Meniscus from a ski accident, was on crutches for 10 days and knee brace.. felt better, was told I’d be fine walking around & hiking but still pain in my knee. 2.5 months later an MRI showed it was a nondisplaced fractured tibia plateau the entire time. Doctor is telling me to keep doing what I am doing and start PT. But it’s terribly painful & I can barely walk now. Man… what a bummer! This has been the longest injury ever
Were you able to bear weight after 10 days? I have a Tibial Plateau Frac and its 1 week since the accident. Doctor said no surgery is required. Wondering how long its gonna take to recover.
@@sayantansinha4545 I was able to bear weight... but I was told it was a meniscus tear and mcl tear at first so I was doing everything for those two issues. 3 months later it was aching and I found out it was a tibial plateau fracture, no surgery required. I then had to do 6 weeks on crutches. I still have a limp after 5 months since the accident. but the limp only starts after I have walked far toooooo long and my outer knee begins aching as it still isn't fully healed.
@@TheMissyKimmel Thanks for the advice. Praying for your speedy recovery. For me, its been 5 weeks of bed rest now and the knee feels almost normal. I can bear weight and walk normally. Recently I've been performing basic household chores with the help of a walker and knee brace. But I'll stick to your advice and rest for a few days more. Right?
@@TheMissyKimmel Also did you attend PT? Honesty this knee injury is making me nervous. Doc says it can lead to arthritis at an early age which would sound a death knell for my biking and trekking trips! Out of all the 1% clubs out there I had to be part of the Tibial Plateau Fracture club 😐
I’m cleared for weight bearing and I can’t put weight on my leg 3 weeks after cast removal. Didn’t have surgery. I can’t get past 50%, this is so frightening
Geeat video. I’m 5 months post-surgery tibial fracture. Two plates and 11 screws. I was hit by a pick up truck while walking in a crosswalk. I don’t feel pain but do feel numbness and feel the plate on the side of my knee. I’m back to walking a few miles at the local park and back to working out at the gym. My surgeon is pleased with my progress. I went to physical therapy for 3 months and finished last week. When I was non weight bearing for two months, I admit I was worried if I’d ever walk again. My limping has really diminished as well. I’m feeling like myself again. Best wishes to everyone dealing with this type of injury.
Thank you for commenting, I’m started my physiotherapy from a fractured tp and I was thinking the same thing about the limp. I’m two weeks weight bearing and Monday with no crutches. I noticed that I was limping and glad to read yours when away.
I have lateral and medial fractures (and lateral maleol fracture), and the doctor who made the operation didnt explained me anything. Just sait that will put plates, do exercise and dont put weight on it... it's all what he said. So when i get all note about surdgery then i was studying by meself what kind of fractures i have and there was written dont put full weight for 4 months. So i went to other doctor to check how is healing and now after 2,5 months i am in rehabilitation. It's very hard when you dont know whats going on.
Do had I druj injury still feel a little pain in my wrist, But I also lift heavy in the gym my docter says it is good that i stay active and that there is nothing to see on the scan that is really bad. Do you have experience with this injury and things in the future?
Hello, Dr. Geier. Thank you very much for this video explaining not only the actual TP fracture but also some potential outcomes in the future. 2 weeks ago, I injured myself with TP fracture and grade 1 MCL sprain on my left knee from skiing. I was not doing anything crazy, but the visibility was bad from snowing (at Mammoth, CA) and in rather heavy wet snow, I hit a crud and got myself ejected out from both skis. As I heard the pop with an immediate pain, I thought I dislocated my knee first. A long story short, I have never injured myself from skiing this bad even with years of alpine ski racing background. Now, I'm hoping to recover correctly and looking forward to the next ski seasons. Meanwhile, I am still in pain and can only dream of skiing,,,,,
4th of July I fell off a chair and was diagnosed with an impacted tibial plateau fracture. The surgery was the 5th and I am home with a walker. Laying with the leg elevated isn’t too bad, but sitting with it down is miserable. I can’t wait for this to heal, doc says 6 to 8 weeks.
Hello @DrDavidGeier. Thank you for your great content. I'm 17 years removed from a tibial plateau fracture and have a plate and some screws holding everything together. My knee felt great up until about three years ago when I overdid it with running and other sports. I've tried PRP but that does not see to help me. I'm in my 40s and I exercise daily. What options, surgical or non, do I have at this point to get me back to pain free? My goal is to be able to play at least one competitive sport, Pickleball ideally, from here on out. Thank you!
@@DrDavidGeier I will confirm with my ortho but I believe it is osteoarthritis at this point. Should I be considering a knee replacement at age 43? Thank you for your respone!
I sustained a tibial plateau fracture in September 2022 after falling from a Wheelie Bin . It was corrected in surgery and I couldn’t weight bare for 10 weeks . Nearly 18 months down the track my knee joint is fine , I have no pain in it but the stiffness and numbness in my leg drives me insane . I do my physio exercises , plus yoga every day and walk short distances . My walking is still quite unsteady and I feel quite unbalanced. This injury has changed my life I don’t ever think I’ll play any sport again . Confidence is also a big thing and. I feel very vulnerable walking in open spaces . Just curious if anyone else has gait problems and stiffness issues .
I got a Tibial Plateau Fracture after a fall six years ago. I didn’t have an operation. I was put into a full leg cast but they were all very tight and needed changing often because my toes were turning blue. I asked how long it would take and I was told seven weeks but that my fracture wasn’t healing. They decided to put me into a cricket splint. They told me not to take it off. It was so tight when they took it off to do an X-ray the straps had been so tight my leg was the same shape and indented where the straps had been. I pointed out that the top of my foot was bent over and I was told that I’d got foot drop. I was sent to a physio and referred for an EMG test. I’d never able to bend my knee, it just stuck straight out. The physio told me to sit at the bottom of the couch, he perch beside me . Then he pulled my left leg over his knee and tried to force it to bend as he was trying to break a piece of wood. I screamed in pain, begged him to stop but he said that I only thought that I couldn’t bend my knee. The pain was excruciating and I told him that he was going to break my knee again. He said that he wasn’t bothered and that he didn’t care. I realised that he wasn’t going to stop so I just lay there sobbing until the appointment ended. He made a double appointment for two days time and he told me that after that he’d have my heel touching my backside and I’d be riding a bike. I was so traumatised, I couldn’t stop shaking and I cancelled the appointment. He’d written yo the clinician in the Orthopaedic clinic and he’d said that I was so pleased with my progress I’d became emotional. A few weeks later I got an appointment for the EMG nerve conduction test. It proved that I would be unable to to bend my knee or lift my foot due to nerve damage to the perineal and sciatic nerves. Six years later, I am in a wheelchair, in severe pain, unable to walk, bend my knee and I have foot drop. Last week (23 rd December, 2024) I made an appointment to go to a Private Hospital to see an orthopaedic surgeon who specialises in knees. I told him what had happened and he’s sending me for a scan to see if there’s any bone splinters from the fracture stuck in my knee. I hope it is that because I’ve just been sent an appointment to go to that same physio for extensive physiotherapy.
I found with my surgery that the hospital will NOT explain what procedures are required and that “tomorrow morning “ your going downstairs to be pulled out to length and you’ll wake up with a bunch of metal on the outside of your leg. Weirdly enough there are levels to this surgery that should be explained to the patient prior to the “day after “.
Thanks for explaining this so well. I didn't understand why I can't bend my knee after a tibial plateau stress fracture. It's been one month and I'm still in pain with weight bearing. I'm already over 50 so will I be more likely to develop arthritis in this area?
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I suffered a TPF (type 6) on March 1 after a relatively minor bike accident on March 1. It was excruciating (and I’ve had 3 children without pain meds!) What I didn’t know is the risk of an embolism after a leg break and that is what I had the night of my accident. I spent 18 days in the hospital (in Germany) but was PWB from day one PO. 20 kilos as tolerated up to week 6 and then adding 15 kilos per week until FWB. It helped so much with sweeping and numbness and in general am doing well at 9 weeks PO. Also had a hinged brace at 30 degrees for 2 weeks, 60 degrees for 2, 90 for 2 and then fully open. I’m wondering why some doctors, especially in the US recommend NWB for so long? Those patients seem to struggle mentally and then physically for so much longer.
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The way this is dealt with in the US is a mess! I was put in a immobilizer for 6 weeks and was non weight bearing for 10. When I came out of the brace at week 6, I had 60 degrees flexion. Now my ROM has not returned and I know it's because I didn't move the knee for so long.
I have a question.. I just got a comminuted tibial plateau fracture on saturday.. the ER took xrays and non contrast CT scan. ..but NO mri!!!! Why.. I felt the knee flex inward on falling and feel like I may have torn medial fibular collateral and or cruciates. All of which can be diagnosed with a MRI... why didn't they do an MRI???? Just to have some more definitive information..please help.
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I got a Tibial Plateau Fracture after a fall six years ago. I didn’t have an operation. I was put into a full leg cast but they were all very tight and needed changing often because my toes were turning blue. I asked how long it would take and I was told seven weeks but that my fracture wasn’t healing. They decided to put me into a cricket splint. They told me not to take it off. Wwas It so tight when they took it off to do an X-ray the straps had been so tight my leg was the samshape and indented where the straps had been. I pointed out that the top of my foot was bent over and I was told that I’d got foot drop. I was sent to a physio and referred for an EMG test. I’d never able to bend my knee, it just stuck straight out. The physio told me to sit at the bottom of the couch, he perch beside me . Then he pulled my left leg over his knee and tried to force it to bend as he was trying to break a piece of wood. I screamed in pain, begged him to stop but he said that I only thought that I couldn’t bend my knee. The pain was excruciating and I told him that he was going to break my knee again. He said that he wasn’t bothered and that he didn’t care. I realised that he wasn’t going to stop so I just lay there sobbing until the appointment ended. He made a double appointment for two days time and he told me that after that he’d have my heel touching my backside and I’d be riding a bike. I was so traumatised, I couldn’t stop shaking and I cancelled the appointment. He’d written yo the clinician in the Orthopaedic clinic and he’d said that I was so pleased with my progress I’d became emotional. A few weeks later I got an appointment for the EMG nerve conduction test. It proved that I would be unable to to bend my knee or lift my foot due to nerve damage to the perineal and sciatic nerves. Six years later, I am in a wheelchair, in severe pain, unable to walk, bend my knee and I have foot drop. Last week (23 rd December, 2024) I made an appointment to go to a Private Hospital to see an orthopaedic surgeon who specialises in knees. I told him what had happened and he’s sending me for a scan to see if there’s any bone splinters from the fracture stuck in my knee. I hope it is that because I’ve just been sent an appointment to go to that same physio for extensive physiotherapy.
Thanks for this video - it was really interesting. I was assaulted last month with someone wrapping their leg round the front of my knee and crushing very hard - which left me with a non displaced, depressed, tibial plateau fracture. The UK hospital team were very good but I was very distressed with how it had happened with an assault. Initially from X-rays it was thought I needed urgent surgery but CT showed it had started to heal well already. To mention, straight after the injury occurred I saw a doctor in the local practice and although it was very very swollen, it was not immediately sore in any area so did not appear to be a fracture. Life lesson is keep healthy, exercise, lots of Vitamin D and no smoking - apparently that’s what has helped my fracture to stater to heal well 😃
You are telling my story here. On the 16 June 2024 I got injured on my knee by some drunk guys. I was then admitted in hospital last month on the 17th june 2024 tibial Plato Depressed and I was assigned for surgical but with limited resources I had to wait for the right plate for surgery. Day before my scheduled surgery I went for x-ray and the results came back that surgery wont be necessary "Fracture United". So I have been home since Wednesday 17 July 2024. Resting and recovering. I hope get fully recovery. I dont drink nor smoke. I exercise and lift. Thank you so much.
I fell in the garden on September 2018. I cracked some ribs, sprained wrist and ankle, got a Tibial Plateau Fracture. I’ve never been able to walk since. I’m now in a wheelchair, unable to walk, weight bear, bend my knee and I’ve got foot drop. I didn’t have surgery.
Hello doctor. I am thirteen years past a Tibial plateau fracture and repair. Injured at age 55, now 68. I have all the screws and plates. I think everything went well. however, I am slightly bow legged in the left leg since then. No pain on a typical day, however, when I walk long distance or go on a hike, my knee becomes painful and I start to limp, ultimately, I have to stop and rest before I can continue. It's been this way since very shortly after my surgery. I thought to myself, this is just the way it's going to be. Recently I have noticed that my leg doesn't fully straighten when I walk. I feel that when I'm walking and roll off of my foot, that it puts extra stress on my knee and causing the pain. Have you had other complaints of this nature? Can it be repaired? Could the extra hardware in my leg be contributing to this? Are there exercises that would restore my full range of motion, or is the some sort of mechanical impediment? Any thoughts would be appreciated. Thanks.
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I have got a non dislocated severe schatzker 2 fracture. Is it the same thing you are explaining? Because my doc said the same thing. It's almost 4weeks now. How long does it takes to walk again? Currently I can only bend my knee like 20%
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Hi- thank you for all the info! I came across your video in my research. I am 22 years old and I've been recovering from a tibial plateau facture from a ski fall in March. After 8 weeks non-weight bearing no surgery and months of PT I've been doing a little better but not 100% back to myself before my injury. I still have a lot of pain in my knee when I walk too much or do any activities besides some light walking (Yoga, running, jumping, etc.) I've been bummed to have to miss out on this ski season. But I know I would just damage my knee more. I am seeing my ortho next week. Hoping to get some answers on the pain and why I haven't been improving. I am discouraged but hopeful.
Hello Dr. I'm thankful for this video. It's my 7th week and now I have started to bend my knee.. I was hoping that I could walk after 6 weeks but you know..😅😅
week 8 im only allowed 60 percent weight on my knee ,im tired of laying around or using crutches all day i have plates on both sides and about 9 or 11 screws ,my xray shows its healed ,but i cant even take a step yet ,and where did my quad muscle go?lol
I have qr patella fracture and r tibla plateau facture 12 week bed bound my left leg was not good now my knee is stook at 30 swollen cut nerve numb knee and thigh iv only been told walk lightly on it leg keeps giving away and pain what excise cud i do cant walk can bend knee plz
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I sustained my tibia plateau fracture when a tube driver locked the door on my knee whilst I was getting off - from my x-Ray I see a plate and 6 screws
I broke my TBP in July 2023 it has been such a struggle. I have 3 plates and 18 screws in my leg. It’s been 10 months I got pretty good range of motion but going up and down steps is still very hard and now one has been talking about the muscle spasm and nerve damage.
Two years ago, I was run over at the dog park by 2 big dogs. They literally shoulder slammed the side of my knee. I ended up having a plate put in, as my fracture had started to travel. Once inside, my surgeon had to drain a lot of blood out. I also had a complex tear of the meniscus. I went through 7 mths. of P.T. Today, I work out at the gym 5 days a week. My knee is quite strong, but I do have arthritis. I am considering getting a steroid injection and then the gel injected. The pain and swelling get pretty bothersome. Btw- I was 63 at the time of the injury. I don't know my T score yet.
About 14 years ago I would say I was playing in a volleyball tournament at work. I took a really good swan dive, but just put it that way as I was going for the ball and as I did that I injured my knee pretty good and hard however, thankfully no surgery but it was still tibial plateau fracture, howeverI do have a lot of times with the weather and I’m on it a lot, but it seems like anymore. It does tend to hurt a bit more.
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On week number 5 right now. Non surgerical but two fractures. Guess im healing good at this point. Im tentively back to weight bearing as i can handle on Nov 6th. Right now i can bend my knee completely but i cant straighten my leg all the way out
I’m going through a tibial Plato fracture. Doc said it’s right in line so in great spot. No surgery required. I go back for my 2nd. Xray soon and I hope they say I’m still good to just let it heal up. I don’t have much pain only when I put pressure on it. Other than that I’m not taking any meds for pain. Recovery is still 8-10 wks then pt for 2-4
Hello Eric. I was admitted in hospital last month on the 17th june 2024 tibial Plato Depressed and I was assigned for surgical but with limited resources I had to wait for the right plate for surgery. Day before my scheduled surgery I went for x-ray and the results came back that surgery wont be necessary "Fracture United". So I have been home since Wednesday 17 July 2024. Resting and recovering. I hope get fully recovery
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I am 3 weeks post operation and I still couldn't bend my knee past 90 degree,is this normal or what can I do to regain my full range of motion back? Thank you Doc!
@@novadash8471Hi, I'm in a similar place to where you were a year ago. I'm exactly a month post-surgery, and I can bend my knee up to 90 degrees. How are you feeling today? Do you have full range of motion now?
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Thank you for taking the time in making this video! It is an injury people think is only a " broken leg" 😢. It's a long recovery and there are FB support groups surgical and non surgical to help understand the recovery.
I just got a non-displaced lateral impact fracture. No surgery needed, but boy, sitting around for 6 weeks is hard work!
In the same boat. On week 5 right now
I’ve got a non displaced fracture as well, not sure if I need surgery :(
I had the exact same thing. Sept 17 MTN bike crash. No surgery. Just 4 very boring weeks NWB in a straight splint. Now 10 weeks later I have full weight bearing, ROM and no limp! We are the lucky ones.
@@TiaLeopard. I was in the same position. An information vacuum. No one said anything except to wear the brace and no weight bearing for 4 weeks. My first visit to the ortho was 4 weeks post injury. I was expecting him to trade my straight splint for a hinged one. Instead he said “you don’t need a brace anymore!” Started weight bearing. All good now, 10 weeks later
@@winchestertonfieldville8973 I hope your still doing good man
Thank you for this video explaining about this injury.Not many people actually know what is tibial plateau fracture is unless they suffer it.Mine is Schatzker type 2 and 7th month PO.
Can you bend your knees to full range of motion? Can I ask what are the exercises you did to regain your range of motion back. Thank you very much!
@@novadash8471I had Schatzker 5 and can only bend till 110 degrees and also have a foot drop
I broke my TP in three places after running into a trip wire at a spook house around Halloween 2023. Thanks for helping me understand better. I was pretty doped up when everything was explained to me. I am non weight bearing for the next two months. Pt is going good twice a week. Hope start trying to walk in March 2024.
I'm glad it was helpful!
Hi Doctor,
I love in Sacramento, CA.
I work the sidelines at the local college football games.
But 10 years ago 3 player crashed a sideways into my right knee causing it to deflect inwards about 4".
My ligaments & cartridge were fine but I did sustain Significant Tibia plateau fracture!
It was Surgically repaired & after 3 month of NO weight bearing followed by a extended period of rehab. ( veryhard work), that knee feels fine !
Watching this after my motorcycle accident 3 weeks ago. 😩 Broken knee and needing surgery…never take walking or running for granted.
How are you now? I'm also here after a motorcycle accident 5 weeks ago. Though I didn't require surgery. Just try resting and don't bear weight. Welcome to the 1% club that get a Tibial Plateau Fracture 😅
26 year old M broke my Tibia Plateau 5/20/2023 after immediate surgery i got a ORIF for about a week then another surgery for 2 plates and over 20 screws. on 5/28/2023. currently still healing but this is honestly crazy how much of a life changing injury this is.
It is a difficult injury, as you are unfortunately finding out. Good luck in your recovery!
Hey Samuel I’m 25 years old and same thing happened to me hopefully we can stay in contact through out each other’s recovery I’m still non weight bearing at this point and experiencing numbness and heaviness in the the leg . It’s just torture. I pray to God for a good recovery with us both .
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@@DrDavidGeierhey dr I am 2 months post since my tibial plate surgery and broken ankle I have plate and screws I’m experiencing numbness, tightness and pain around the leg I use crutches I’m able to feel all it especially when trying to walk backwards. Would these symptoms be considered normal around this time I’m not sure if 2 months is still considered fresh .
@@DezziK-fe6hb it gets easier but coming to terms with the new reality is really difficult. Im wishing you to get well too and stay in touch. Im about 5-6 months post op and i still get tightness in my leg and knee and some numbess on the outside of my calf.
Being only 2 months post op you are definitely still fresh. I am still fresh.
I use to only use my wheelchair and then after 2-3 months would use my walker to hop around. But i was 12 weeks non weight bearing.
You got this. Looking at different hobbies or just careers is probably advised if you worked labor. Or intense labor. :/
I had a type 4 tpf 3 1/2 years ago. still deal with it every day. but for the most part I am able to carry on just fine. great video and explanation.
Hi Dave , when you say you deal with it every day just wondering in what ways ? I’m 18 months into my TPF recovery and am doing the same 😞
@Jill-zv4hq mostly stiffness after sitting for a while. no problem walking or running short distance. but I'm reminded of my limitations, everyday, ( kneeling, playing with my kids in the yard, sports, ect). But otherwise, I have no problems with work or daily routine.
I had a type 4 TPF 4 months ago, that type is unusual. My recovery isn't going well. I was immobilized for 7 weeks, no rom, NWB for 9 weeks. I have alot of pain(especially the back of the knee) and swelling still. My flexion is at 120(normal 148), extension 4-7,(normal -6). I'm wondering if I should have a manipulation. I'm really frustrated with my PT, they are not working on my ROM anymore, say it's too late. I was a very active person before this and want to get back to playing sports. I'm wondering if I have meniscus damage, apparently the surgeon didn't look while he was in there. How is your range of motion, did you regain it? Anything you can share that would be helpful is appreciated. Thanks
I just took a hard fall on Christmas of this year and was diagnosed w a tibial plateau fracture. One horizontal one vertical and I have to have surgery to walk again. I have never had an injury like this or needed a surgery. I’m freaking out about recovery bc I’m already going crazy laying around everyday all day…. Advice appreciated!!!
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Was told a torn MCL or Meniscus from a ski accident, was on crutches for 10 days and knee brace.. felt better, was told I’d be fine walking around & hiking but still pain in my knee. 2.5 months later an MRI showed it was a nondisplaced fractured tibia plateau the entire time. Doctor is telling me to keep doing what I am doing and start PT. But it’s terribly painful & I can barely walk now. Man… what a bummer! This has been the longest injury ever
Were you able to bear weight after 10 days? I have a Tibial Plateau Frac and its 1 week since the accident. Doctor said no surgery is required. Wondering how long its gonna take to recover.
@@sayantansinha4545 I was able to bear weight... but I was told it was a meniscus tear and mcl tear at first so I was doing everything for those two issues. 3 months later it was aching and I found out it was a tibial plateau fracture, no surgery required. I then had to do 6 weeks on crutches. I still have a limp after 5 months since the accident. but the limp only starts after I have walked far toooooo long and my outer knee begins aching as it still isn't fully healed.
@@sayantansinha4545 honestly, try to not bear weight for the first few weeks. I felt fine, but I definitely wish I listened and just rested
@@TheMissyKimmel Thanks for the advice. Praying for your speedy recovery. For me, its been 5 weeks of bed rest now and the knee feels almost normal. I can bear weight and walk normally. Recently I've been performing basic household chores with the help of a walker and knee brace. But I'll stick to your advice and rest for a few days more. Right?
@@TheMissyKimmel Also did you attend PT? Honesty this knee injury is making me nervous. Doc says it can lead to arthritis at an early age which would sound a death knell for my biking and trekking trips! Out of all the 1% clubs out there I had to be part of the Tibial Plateau Fracture club 😐
I’m cleared for weight bearing and I can’t put weight on my leg 3 weeks after cast removal. Didn’t have surgery. I can’t get past 50%, this is so frightening
i couldnt imagine not having surgery for a injury like this... the injury is insane
Geeat video. I’m 5 months post-surgery tibial fracture. Two plates and 11 screws. I was hit by a pick up truck while walking in a crosswalk. I don’t feel pain but do feel numbness and feel the plate on the side of my knee. I’m back to walking a few miles at the local park and back to working out at the gym. My surgeon is pleased with my progress. I went to physical therapy for 3 months and finished last week. When I was non weight bearing for two months, I admit I was worried if I’d ever walk again. My limping has really diminished as well. I’m feeling like myself again. Best wishes to everyone dealing with this type of injury.
Thanks for sharing your experience!
Thank you for commenting, I’m started my physiotherapy from a fractured tp and I was thinking the same thing about the limp. I’m two weeks weight bearing and Monday with no crutches. I noticed that I was limping and glad to read yours when away.
I have lateral and medial fractures (and lateral maleol fracture), and the doctor who made the operation didnt explained me anything. Just sait that will put plates, do exercise and dont put weight on it... it's all what he said. So when i get all note about surdgery then i was studying by meself what kind of fractures i have and there was written dont put full weight for 4 months. So i went to other doctor to check how is healing and now after 2,5 months i am in rehabilitation. It's very hard when you dont know whats going on.
Do had I druj injury still feel a little pain in my wrist, But I also lift heavy in the gym my docter says it is good that i stay active and that there is nothing to see on the scan that is really bad. Do you have experience with this injury and things in the future?
Hello, Dr. Geier. Thank you very much for this video explaining not only the actual TP fracture but also some potential outcomes in the future. 2 weeks ago, I injured myself with TP fracture and grade 1 MCL sprain on my left knee from skiing. I was not doing anything crazy, but the visibility was bad from snowing (at Mammoth, CA) and in rather heavy wet snow, I hit a crud and got myself ejected out from both skis. As I heard the pop with an immediate pain, I thought I dislocated my knee first. A long story short, I have never injured myself from skiing this bad even with years of alpine ski racing background. Now, I'm hoping to recover correctly and looking forward to the next ski seasons. Meanwhile, I am still in pain and can only dream of skiing,,,,,
Same here. I injured myself from skiing.
i need your help sir
4th of July I fell off a chair and was diagnosed with an impacted tibial plateau fracture. The surgery was the 5th and I am home with a walker. Laying with the leg elevated isn’t too bad, but sitting with it down is miserable. I can’t wait for this to heal, doc says 6 to 8 weeks.
Hello @DrDavidGeier. Thank you for your great content. I'm 17 years removed from a tibial plateau fracture and have a plate and some screws holding everything together. My knee felt great up until about three years ago when I overdid it with running and other sports. I've tried PRP but that does not see to help me. I'm in my 40s and I exercise daily. What options, surgical or non, do I have at this point to get me back to pain free? My goal is to be able to play at least one competitive sport, Pickleball ideally, from here on out. Thank you!
It would depend on the cause of the symptoms. Generally, osteoarthritis is most common after a tibial plateau fracture.
@@DrDavidGeier I will confirm with my ortho but I believe it is osteoarthritis at this point. Should I be considering a knee replacement at age 43? Thank you for your respone!
I sustained a tibial plateau fracture in September 2022 after falling from a Wheelie Bin . It was corrected in surgery and I couldn’t weight bare for 10 weeks . Nearly 18 months down the track my knee joint is fine , I have no pain in it but the stiffness and numbness in my leg drives me insane . I do my physio exercises , plus yoga every day and walk short distances . My walking is still quite unsteady and I feel quite unbalanced. This injury has changed my life
I don’t ever think I’ll play any sport again . Confidence is also a big thing and. I feel very vulnerable walking in open spaces . Just curious if anyone else has gait problems and stiffness issues .
What you described is exactly I'm feeling now.
Are recovered
I got a Tibial Plateau Fracture after a fall six years ago. I didn’t have an operation. I was put into a full leg cast but they were all very tight and needed changing often because my toes were turning blue. I asked how long it would take and I was told seven weeks but that my fracture wasn’t healing. They decided to put me into a cricket splint. They told me not to take it off. It was so tight when they took it off to do an X-ray the straps had been so tight my leg was the same shape and indented where the straps had been. I pointed out that the top of my foot was bent over and I was told that I’d got foot drop. I was sent to a physio and referred for an EMG test. I’d never able to bend my knee, it just stuck straight out. The physio told me to sit at the bottom of the couch, he perch beside me . Then he pulled my left leg over his knee and tried to force it to bend as he was trying to break a piece of wood. I screamed in pain, begged him to stop but he said that I only thought that I couldn’t bend my knee. The pain was excruciating and I told him that he was going to break my knee again. He said that he wasn’t bothered and that he didn’t care. I realised that he wasn’t going to stop so I just lay there sobbing until the appointment ended. He made a double appointment for two days time and he told me that after that he’d have my heel touching my backside and I’d be riding a bike. I was so traumatised, I couldn’t stop shaking and I cancelled the appointment. He’d written yo the clinician in the Orthopaedic clinic and he’d said that I was so pleased with my progress I’d became emotional. A few weeks later I got an appointment for the EMG nerve conduction test. It proved that I would be unable to to bend my knee or lift my foot due to nerve damage to the perineal and sciatic nerves.
Six years later, I am in a wheelchair, in severe pain, unable to walk, bend my knee and I have foot drop. Last week (23 rd December, 2024) I made an appointment to go to a Private Hospital to see an orthopaedic surgeon who specialises in knees. I told him what had happened and he’s sending me for a scan to see if there’s any bone splinters from the fracture stuck in my knee. I hope it is that because I’ve just been sent an appointment to go to that same physio for extensive physiotherapy.
I found with my surgery that the hospital will NOT explain what procedures are required and that “tomorrow morning “ your going downstairs to be pulled out to length and you’ll wake up with a bunch of metal on the outside of your leg.
Weirdly enough there are levels to this surgery that should be explained to the patient prior to the “day after “.
Yeah, they told me next to nothing
Thanks for explaining this so well. I didn't understand why I can't bend my knee after a tibial plateau stress fracture. It's been one month and I'm still in pain with weight bearing. I'm already over 50 so will I be more likely to develop arthritis in this area?
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Got a non displaced left lateral tibial plateau fracture in June. It still hurts and sucks! Hope this helps
Had a tp.fracture in 2021. My foot now rotate inward heel first while toes rotate to the side . only time up is when i i hold foot up and up.
I suffered a TPF (type 6) on March 1 after a relatively minor bike accident on March 1. It was excruciating (and I’ve had 3 children without pain meds!)
What I didn’t know is the risk of an embolism after a leg break and that is what I had the night of my accident.
I spent 18 days in the hospital (in Germany) but was PWB from day one PO. 20 kilos as tolerated up to week 6 and then adding 15 kilos per week until FWB. It helped so much with sweeping and numbness and in general am doing well at 9 weeks PO. Also had a hinged brace at 30 degrees for 2 weeks, 60 degrees for 2, 90 for 2 and then fully open. I’m wondering why some doctors, especially in the US recommend NWB for so long? Those patients seem to struggle mentally and then physically for so much longer.
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The way this is dealt with in the US is a mess! I was put in a immobilizer for 6 weeks and was non weight bearing for 10. When I came out of the brace at week 6, I had 60 degrees flexion.
Now my ROM has not returned and I know it's because I didn't move the knee for so long.
I have a question.. I just got a comminuted tibial plateau fracture on saturday.. the ER took xrays and non contrast CT scan. ..but NO mri!!!! Why.. I felt the knee flex inward on falling and feel like I may have torn medial fibular collateral and or cruciates. All of which can be diagnosed with a MRI... why didn't they do an MRI???? Just to have some more definitive information..please help.
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I got a Tibial Plateau Fracture after a fall six years ago. I didn’t have an operation. I was put into a full leg cast but they were all very tight and needed changing often because my toes were turning blue. I asked how long it would take and I was told seven weeks but that my fracture wasn’t healing. They decided to put me into a cricket splint. They told me not to take it off. Wwas It so tight when they took it off to do an X-ray the straps had been so tight my leg was the samshape and indented where the straps had been. I pointed out that the top of my foot was bent over and I was told that I’d got foot drop. I was sent to a physio and referred for an EMG test. I’d never able to bend my knee, it just stuck straight out. The physio told me to sit at the bottom of the couch, he perch beside me . Then he pulled my left leg over his knee and tried to force it to bend as he was trying to break a piece of wood. I screamed in pain, begged him to stop but he said that I only thought that I couldn’t bend my knee. The pain was excruciating and I told him that he was going to break my knee again. He said that he wasn’t bothered and that he didn’t care. I realised that he wasn’t going to stop so I just lay there sobbing until the appointment ended. He made a double appointment for two days time and he told me that after that he’d have my heel touching my backside and I’d be riding a bike. I was so traumatised, I couldn’t stop shaking and I cancelled the appointment. He’d written yo the clinician in the Orthopaedic clinic and he’d said that I was so pleased with my progress I’d became emotional. A few weeks later I got an appointment for the EMG nerve conduction test. It proved that I would be unable to to bend my knee or lift my foot due to nerve damage to the perineal and sciatic nerves.
Six years later, I am in a wheelchair, in severe pain, unable to walk, bend my knee and I have foot drop. Last week (23 rd December, 2024) I made an appointment to go to a Private Hospital to see an orthopaedic surgeon who specialises in knees. I told him what had happened and he’s sending me for a scan to see if there’s any bone splinters from the fracture stuck in my knee. I hope it is that because I’ve just been sent an appointment to go to that same physio for extensive physiotherapy.
Thanks for this video - it was really interesting.
I was assaulted last month with someone wrapping their leg round the front of my knee and crushing very hard - which left me with a non displaced, depressed, tibial plateau fracture.
The UK hospital team were very good but I was very distressed with how it had happened with an assault.
Initially from X-rays it was thought I needed urgent surgery but CT showed it had started to heal well already.
To mention, straight after the injury occurred I saw a doctor in the local practice and although it was very very swollen, it was not immediately sore in any area so did not appear to be a fracture.
Life lesson is keep healthy, exercise, lots of Vitamin D and no smoking - apparently that’s what has helped my fracture to stater to heal well 😃
I’m so sorry this happened to you!
You are telling my story here. On the 16 June 2024 I got injured on my knee by some drunk guys. I was then admitted in hospital last month on the 17th june 2024 tibial Plato Depressed and I was assigned for surgical but with limited resources I had to wait for the right plate for surgery. Day before my scheduled surgery I went for x-ray and the results came back that surgery wont be necessary "Fracture United". So I have been home since Wednesday 17 July 2024. Resting and recovering. I hope get fully recovery. I dont drink nor smoke. I exercise and lift.
Thank you so much.
I fell in the garden on September 2018. I cracked some ribs, sprained wrist and ankle, got a Tibial Plateau Fracture. I’ve never been able to walk since. I’m now in a wheelchair, unable to walk, weight bear, bend my knee and I’ve got foot drop. I didn’t have surgery.
Hello doctor. I am thirteen years past a Tibial plateau fracture and repair. Injured at age 55, now 68. I have all the screws and plates. I think everything went well. however, I am slightly bow legged in the left leg since then. No pain on a typical day, however, when I walk long distance or go on a hike, my knee becomes painful and I start to limp, ultimately, I have to stop and rest before I can continue. It's been this way since very shortly after my surgery. I thought to myself, this is just the way it's going to be. Recently I have noticed that my leg doesn't fully straighten when I walk. I feel that when I'm walking and roll off of my foot, that it puts extra stress on my knee and causing the pain. Have you had other complaints of this nature? Can it be repaired? Could the extra hardware in my leg be contributing to this? Are there exercises that would restore my full range of motion, or is the some sort of mechanical impediment? Any thoughts would be appreciated. Thanks.
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I have non displayed tibia plateau fracture full hinged cast it doesn't hurt to weight bare so is it ok to put weight on it ?
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Is it cure able
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I have got a non dislocated severe schatzker 2 fracture. Is it the same thing you are explaining? Because my doc said the same thing. It's almost 4weeks now. How long does it takes to walk again? Currently I can only bend my knee like 20%
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Hi- thank you for all the info! I came across your video in my research.
I am 22 years old and I've been recovering from a tibial plateau facture from a ski fall in March. After 8 weeks non-weight bearing no surgery and months of PT I've been doing a little better but not 100% back to myself before my injury. I still have a lot of pain in my knee when I walk too much or do any activities besides some light walking (Yoga, running, jumping, etc.)
I've been bummed to have to miss out on this ski season. But I know I would just damage my knee more. I am seeing my ortho next week. Hoping to get some answers on the pain and why I haven't been improving.
I am discouraged but hopeful.
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Hello Dr.
I'm thankful for this video.
It's my 7th week and now I have started to bend my knee..
I was hoping that I could walk after 6 weeks but you know..😅😅
There are many factors that influence when someone can put weight on the leg after a tibial plateau fracture. Good luck!
week 8 im only allowed 60 percent weight on my knee ,im tired of laying around or using crutches all day i have plates on both sides and about 9 or 11 screws ,my xray shows its healed ,but i cant even take a step yet ,and where did my quad muscle go?lol
I have qr patella fracture and r tibla plateau facture 12 week bed bound my left leg was not good now my knee is stook at 30 swollen cut nerve numb knee and thigh iv only been told walk lightly on it leg keeps giving away and pain what excise cud i do cant walk can bend knee plz
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Is it normal to experience tingling or numbness in the bottom of your feet 6 weeks after surgery? 😢
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I sustained my tibia plateau fracture when a tube driver locked the door on my knee whilst I was getting off - from my x-Ray I see a plate and 6 screws
I broke my TBP in July 2023 it has been such a struggle. I have 3 plates and 18 screws in my leg. It’s been 10 months I got pretty good range of motion but going up and down steps is still very hard and now one has been talking about the muscle spasm and nerve damage.
Are you recovered
I had a type 5 two years ago, I was run down by a car while on my bicycle. I still struggle with pain and stiffness with 85° motion in my knee.
It can be a really tough injury and recovery from surgery.
Two years ago, I was run over at the dog park by 2 big dogs. They literally shoulder slammed the side of my knee. I ended up having a plate put in, as my fracture had started to travel. Once inside, my surgeon had to drain a lot of blood out. I also had a complex tear of the meniscus. I went through 7 mths. of P.T. Today, I work out at the gym 5 days a week. My knee is quite strong, but I do have arthritis. I am considering getting a steroid injection and then the gel injected. The pain and swelling get pretty bothersome. Btw- I was 63 at the time of the injury. I don't know my T score yet.
That's a brutal way to get hurt. Hopefully you get back to 100 percent soon.
About 14 years ago I would say I was playing in a volleyball tournament at work. I took a really good swan dive, but just put it that way as I was going for the ball and as I did that I injured my knee pretty good and hard however, thankfully no surgery but it was still tibial plateau fracture, howeverI do have a lot of times with the weather and I’m on it a lot, but it seems like anymore. It does tend to hurt a bit more.
What are the symptoms of a fracture on top of tibula
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Sir this fracture heal without surgery non diaplace fracture
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On week number 5 right now. Non surgerical but two fractures. Guess im healing good at this point. Im tentively back to weight bearing as i can handle on Nov 6th. Right now i can bend my knee completely but i cant straighten my leg all the way out
Thanks for sharing your experience!
Hi Patrick, Its been 1 week since my TPF. Was non surgical and can bear some weight. Was wondering what meds did you take while recovering. Thanks!!
I’m going through a tibial Plato fracture. Doc said it’s right in line so in great spot. No surgery required. I go back for my 2nd. Xray soon and I hope they say I’m still good to just let it heal up. I don’t have much pain only when I put pressure on it. Other than that I’m not taking any meds for pain. Recovery is still 8-10 wks then pt for 2-4
Hello Eric. I was admitted in hospital last month on the 17th june 2024 tibial Plato Depressed and I was assigned for surgical but with limited resources I had to wait for the right plate for surgery. Day before my scheduled surgery I went for x-ray and the results came back that surgery wont be necessary "Fracture United". So I have been home since Wednesday 17 July 2024. Resting and recovering. I hope get fully recovery
I just got hit by a truck, while on my Electric-Scooter …….
Yikes! Hope you're ok