Rehabilitation of tibial plateau fracture should not be hard wrenching because forced knee flexion training with the help of other violence may aggravate the joint injury and play a counterproductive role in pulling out the knee.
Initial treatment for tibial plateau fracture is compression bandage, ice, appropriate analgesia, splinting of the knee in near full extension position, intermittent elevation of the affected leg above the heart level, and strict avoidance of weight bearing.
Severe injuries require surgical treatment for open repositioning and internal fixation. Total knee replacement may be considered in elderly patients, patients with advanced osteoporosis or significant osteoarthritis.
Generally, after 2 weeks of review, if there is no displacement of the fracture, you can wear a brace under the conditions of knee flexion functional exercises, during this period of time should not resort to brute force and violence, otherwise it will make the fracture periosteum healing is poor, not conducive to the formation of bone scabs, is not conducive to the healing of the fracture, and may even be complicated by non-union of the fracture, joint infections and other serious complications.
Tibial plateau fracture patients usually need a few months to fully resume sports, for the old and frail, serious injury, the recovery time will be longer, such as suffering from severe joint pain after the external force of the knee joint, should be alert to the tibial plateau fracture, it is recommended to consult a doctor to confirm the diagnosis of the film as early as possible, and cooperate with the doctor to carry out active and effective treatment.