Can you fully recover from a tibial plateau fracture?

We conclude that there is significant impairment of movement and muscle function after fracture of the tibial plateau and that the majority of patients have not fully recovered one year after injury. Loss of movement and reduced muscle function affects recovery after intra-articular fractures.

How long does it take to recover from a tibial plateau fracture?

Non-displaced tibial plateau fractures take up to 3-4 months without surgery to heal. When surgery is required these cases take around 4 months to heal.

What is tibial plate?

Basic Anatomy. The tibial plateau is the flat top portion of your tibia bone, which runs from your knee to your ankle. The bottom end of your thigh bone (femur) and the top end of your tibia form your knee joint. The tibial plateau is a relatively flat surface of bone covered in cartilage.

How long is non weight bearing after tibial plateau fracture?

The standard aftercare treatment (according to the AO guideline) for surgically treated trauma patients with fractures of the tibial plateau is non-weight bearing or partial weight bearing for 10–12 weeks.

What is the Lobenhoffer approach for tibial plateau fractures?

First described in 1997, the Lobenhoffer approach provides access to the posteromedial and posterior aspects of the proximal tibia, allowing for reduction and stabilization of fractures in this location with a posteromedial plate. We present our technique for this approach for the treatment of an isolated posteromedial tibial plateau fracture.

How do you expose the tibia to a posterior plate?

The patient is placed prone of the proximal tibia. The exposure is accomplished by lateral retraction of the medial gastrocnemius and popliteus muscles. This proximal tibia and facilities direct application of a posterior plate ( Fig. 26.13) (11).

How is the patient placed prone for tibial plateau fracture?

The patient is placed prone of the proximal tibia. The exposure is accomplished by lateral retraction of the medial gastrocnemius and popliteus muscles. This proximal tibia and facilities direct application of a posterior plate ( Fig. 26.13) (11). compromise the surrounding soft tissues ( Fig. 26.14 ). injury patterns (5,7,8).

How is a lateral tibial plateau buttress plate inserted?

A lateral tibial plateau buttress plate is carefully inserted at the correct height. The oblique screw hole is filled first with a bicortical screw to allow for fine adjustments in the height of the plate.