What is the most common cause of a tibial plateau fracture?

Most tibial plateau fractures are a result of trauma to the leg, such as: a fall from height. a motor vehicle accident. injuries from sports such as football or skiing.

What is a subchondral tibial plateau fracture?

Subchondral fractures also occur in the lateral femoral condyle or tibial plateau. On MRI a subchondral fracture appears as linear low signal intensity in the subchondral region representing subchondral fracture callus and granulation tissue, surrounded by extensive marrow edema.

How long after a tibial plateau fracture can you walk?

You will not be able to bear weight on your leg for weeks after breaking your bone. That means no walking on or pushing off of your broken leg. This is to keep the bones from moving as you heal. Depending on your injury, this will last 6 to 12 weeks.

How long does it take to fully recover from 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 are the symptoms of a tibial plateau fracture?

The symptoms of a tibial plateau fracture are: 1 Pain when weight is applied 2 Deformity around the knee 3 Swelling 4 Pale, cool foot 5 Limited range of motion 6 In severe cases, numbness or “pins and needles” in the foot due to nerve damage

Can a tibial plateau fracture be managed by external fixation?

In some more complex cases, fractures can be managed by external fixation followed by further ORIF at a later time. Post tibial plateau fracture osteoarthritis is common (approximately one-third of all tibial plateau fractures) due to the articular surface being involved, despite the age of the patient at the time of fracture.

How long does it take for a tibia plateau fracture to heal?

at that time. After twelve weeks, patients can be full weight bearing if there is radiographic evidence of healing. In unstable fractures, NWB is maintained for twelve weeks with progression determined by radiograph and surgeon’s preference. 2 At Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH), patients with tibial plateau fractures are managed

What’s the difference between high energy and low energy tibial plateau fractures?

Tibial plateau fractures may be either low-energy or high-energy. Low-energy fractures occur in osteoporotic bone and typically are depressed fractures. High-energy fractures are often a result of motor vehicle–related trauma, and the most common pattern of fracture in this group is a splitting fracture.