Tibial plateau fracture: Signs, symptoms and current treatments

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@DrDavidGeier Жыл бұрын

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@novadash8471 Жыл бұрын

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!

@krzysiek16611 Ай бұрын

@@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?

@dawnrogers723 6 күн бұрын

@@novadash8471 His statement Is he cannot give medical advice, online

@krystaanderson6526 Жыл бұрын

I just got a non-displaced lateral impact fracture. No surgery needed, but boy, sitting around for 6 weeks is hard work!

@patrickalbright9046 Жыл бұрын

In the same boat. On week 5 right now

@TiaLeopard Жыл бұрын

I’ve got a non displaced fracture as well, not sure if I need surgery :(

@winchestertonfieldville8973 11 ай бұрын

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.

@winchestertonfieldville8973 11 ай бұрын

@@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

@landtheballer157 9 ай бұрын

@@winchestertonfieldville8973 I hope your still doing good man

@windeecity Жыл бұрын

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.

@mystikalraj Жыл бұрын

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.

@novadash8471 Жыл бұрын

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!

@UrbanForrest95 11 ай бұрын

@@novadash8471I had Schatzker 5 and can only bend till 110 degrees and also have a foot drop

@veronicafastwolf1911 11 ай бұрын

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.

@DrDavidGeier 11 ай бұрын

I'm glad it was helpful!

@robertvalenzuela8078 Жыл бұрын

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 !

@amandah4902 6 ай бұрын

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.

@DrDavidGeier 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing your experience!

@leeannflores1882 5 ай бұрын

Watching this after my motorcycle accident 3 weeks ago. 😩 Broken knee and needing surgery…never take walking or running for granted.

@sayantansinha4545 4 ай бұрын

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 😅

@daveparsons7045 Жыл бұрын

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.

@Jill-zv4hq 9 ай бұрын

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 😞

@daveparsons7045 9 ай бұрын

@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.

@ltaylor2238 4 ай бұрын

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

@TheMissyKimmel 7 ай бұрын

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

@sayantansinha4545 5 ай бұрын

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.

@TheMissyKimmel 4 ай бұрын

@@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 4 ай бұрын

@@sayantansinha4545 honestly, try to not bear weight for the first few weeks. I felt fine, but I definitely wish I listened and just rested

@sayantansinha4545 4 ай бұрын

@@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?

@sayantansinha4545 4 ай бұрын

@@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 😐

@Rexer6364 9 ай бұрын

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,,,,,

@woojonghong 3 ай бұрын

Same here. I injured myself from skiing.

@Jill-zv4hq 9 ай бұрын

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 .

@woojonghong 3 ай бұрын

What you described is exactly I'm feeling now.

@samuelsirota2816 Жыл бұрын

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.

@DrDavidGeier Жыл бұрын

It is a difficult injury, as you are unfortunately finding out. Good luck in your recovery!

@DezziK-fe6hb Жыл бұрын

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 .

@DezziK-fe6hb Жыл бұрын

🙏🏽

@DezziK-fe6hb Жыл бұрын

@@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 .

@samuelsirota2816 Жыл бұрын

⁠⁠@@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. :/

@janebishop1027 Жыл бұрын

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

@samuelsirota2816 Жыл бұрын

i couldnt imagine not having surgery for a injury like this... the injury is insane

@RLMoan Жыл бұрын

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 😃

@motorcityjudy Жыл бұрын

I’m so sorry this happened to you!

@mbuleloxinana8907 4 ай бұрын

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.

@yvonnejohnson1004 Ай бұрын

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.

@cree_VI Жыл бұрын

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.

@loadedfun4764 9 ай бұрын

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 “.

@ltaylor2238 4 ай бұрын

Yeah, they told me next to nothing

@rcarrigg27 11 ай бұрын

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 11 ай бұрын

It would depend on the cause of the symptoms. Generally, osteoarthritis is most common after a tibial plateau fracture.

@rcarrigg27 11 ай бұрын

@@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!

@samwestfall24 3 ай бұрын

Got a non displaced left lateral tibial plateau fracture in June. It still hurts and sucks! Hope this helps

@daggiedoo65 4 ай бұрын

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.

@noutbodyn4325 Жыл бұрын

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?

@LisaGrathwohl 6 ай бұрын

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.

@DrDavidGeier 6 ай бұрын

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@ltaylor2238 4 ай бұрын

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.

@anupkumar707 Жыл бұрын

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..😅😅

@DrDavidGeier Жыл бұрын

There are many factors that influence when someone can put weight on the leg after a tibial plateau fracture. Good luck!

@shamantherebel 6 ай бұрын

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.

@sabrinaset 10 ай бұрын

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.

@karimdel1039 4 ай бұрын

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@shirleygascoyne3836 7 ай бұрын

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

@KelseySchilt-cn4qz 7 ай бұрын

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.

@rikkiroxx1430 3 ай бұрын

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.

@DrDavidGeier 3 ай бұрын

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@iamlamarto6777 11 ай бұрын

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%

@DrDavidGeier 11 ай бұрын

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@tone2913 2 ай бұрын

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.

@DrDavidGeier 2 ай бұрын

It can be a really tough injury and recovery from surgery.

@raymondjrolle3978 Жыл бұрын

i need your help sir

@micheles.2151 Жыл бұрын

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.

@DrDavidGeier Жыл бұрын

That's a brutal way to get hurt. Hopefully you get back to 100 percent soon.

@jeanettebarns1024 11 ай бұрын

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 ?

@DrDavidGeier 11 ай бұрын

@dianalarkin6664 7 ай бұрын

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

@DrDavidGeier 7 ай бұрын

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@owsowmuskwanaistus9213 6 ай бұрын

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

@patrickalbright9046 Жыл бұрын

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

@DrDavidGeier Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your experience!

@sayantansinha4545 5 ай бұрын

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!!

@montyherrin-cz8ct 6 ай бұрын

What are the symptoms of a fracture on top of tibula

@DrDavidGeier 6 ай бұрын

@TalibHussain-y8s 9 ай бұрын

Is it cure able

@DrDavidGeier 8 ай бұрын

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@SauravKumar-mk9se 7 ай бұрын

Sir this fracture heal without surgery non diaplace fracture

@DrDavidGeier 7 ай бұрын

@ericgrady1797 5 ай бұрын

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

@mbuleloxinana8907 4 ай бұрын

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