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Lateral tibial depressed fracture
Does lateral tibial depressed comminuted fracture cause arthritis and early knee replacement?
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Yes it will cause arthritis in future if the joint congruity is not maintained or reduced
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If properly treated, it should not cause any left over complication.
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Kindly share the x ray for better opinion
If treated properly arthritis can be avoided even in comminuted depressed fractures.
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In the best of hands,we can get full range of motion of the knee,hence avoiding knee replacement
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If treated properly and full restoration of tibial plateau height has been done, one can avoid having post traumatic arthritis
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Yes, need for knee joint replacement will be earlier in case of knee joint trauma like mentioned as arthritis will set in earlier.
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Regular workouts after complete healing of fracture and weight bearing has started, make sure knee has good range of motion, keep up with calcium , vit c and vitd supplements.
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Avoid repeat fall, avoid laid back nature and be active.
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Dr. Ravikumar Chandulal Makadia
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You can precent arthritis by proper surgical treatment
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