Tibial plateau surgery

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I have gone through tibial plateau surgery on 2nd Feb 18. My leg movements are fine upto 70%. Should I start putting pressure on my legs. Attaching x-ray for your reference. Please suggest

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Fracture is well fixed. You can start toe walking with walker for 2 weeks then progress to partial weight bearing with walker.

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Delaying weight bearing delays union at fracture site and also affects the muscle quality.

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Dr. Sivaraman B Orthopedist 27 yrs exp Chennai · Accepted Answer

Dr. Sivaraman B

Orthopedist 27 yrs exp Chennai

Follow advice from your surgeon. Usually weight bearing starts after 6 weeks

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