After tibial plateau fracture surgery, the brace should be worn for about 4 to 6 weeks, and the duration of wearing the brace depends on the patient’s condition and recovery.
Generally speaking, the brace should be worn for about 4 to 6 weeks after tibial plateau fracture surgery if the fracture is not serious, and longer if the fracture is more serious.
After tibial plateau fracture surgery, patients should regularly review the x-ray film to check the healing of the fracture, if the fracture line appears blurred and there is a bone scab, then the brace can be removed. 4-6 weeks after the removal of the cast to carry out functional exercises, prolonged immobilization will lead to stiffness of the joints and restricted movement.
After tibial plateau fracture, wearing a brace is mainly to play the role of fixation, to avoid the displacement of the fracture end, make the fracture end stable, which is conducive to the healing of the fracture. At the same time, it has a certain external protective effect to avoid the fracture being displaced and aggravated by external force again.
After the tibial plateau fracture surgery, patients should avoid going down to the ground too early for weight-bearing activities, so as not to cause secondary damage to the fracture, if the patient is not feeling well, go to the hospital in a timely manner, under the guidance of the doctor for treatment.