How to treat a comminuted tibial plateau fracture

Patients with comminuted tibial plateau fracture can be relieved through conservative treatment and surgery. 1. Conservative treatment: Comminuted fracture mostly belongs to unstable fracture, if there is no open wound at the fracture site and the fracture is relatively mild, the patient can be treated with traction after the doctor’s examination and diagnosis, which can be used to ensure the relative stability of the fracture end and promote the bone healing through heel traction and small splint fixation. 2. Surgery: For patients with serious tibial plateau comminuted fracture or open wounds, the degree of displacement can be determined by X-ray and CT, and then surgical incision and reset treatment can be carried out under the operation of professional doctors, and then the fracture can be fixed with steel plate to promote recovery. It is recommended that the patient should seek medical examination in time to clarify the condition and then carry out targeted treatment, pay attention to rest in life, avoid excessive activity of the affected limbs, notify good postoperative care, and seek medical treatment in time if there is any abnormality.