Tibial Plateau Fracture and Meniscal Tear
Hi Everyone,
I want to share one of the most unforgettable accidents in my life.
Unfortunately, I had a motor accident last November 18 . My partner was driving the motorbike and Unfortunately we didnt notice the oil spill along the road because it was dark and there is no sign at all.
My partner is ok but My left knee is not.
The Xray shows Fracture of the Tibial Plateau
But the MRI says more
1. Comminuted Fracture of the Proximal Tibia including Tibial Plateau with subtle depression of the subarticular fragments
2. grade II meniscal tear, posterior horn of the left medial meniscus
3. thickened anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments
Now , I undergone a surgery last November 23, According to my Ortho he stitched the meniscus and put a plate and screw on the fracture.
However The doctor said there is a gap between my tibia and femur that suppose to be need to have a bone graft but since My doctor and myself is not prepared for it , he didnt do the bone graft. and also to prevent infection since I was exposed in the OR for couple of hours.
He said since Im young let us see if the bone grow and if not I will undergo Bone graft if complications occur.
Im quite devastated because I cant go to school anymore for this semester and I have difficulty doing things like sitting and going to the Comfort room.
After the Surgery I feel pain everytime I try to sit . I always need a support for my back..
I was instructed to meet a Physical Therapist for the rehabilitation. We started the rehab last December 1 for some strengthening exercise for my right leg and instructed me how to properly used the crutches for non weight bearing.
I felt like my world fall apart or Im just to overacting .. hehe. It is very depressing that I cant do daily activites for a period of time.
For the first month ,It is very hard to go to the toilet so I decided to buy a Commode (A wheelchair type with a container where you can use if you want to urinate or defecate)
Now it is almost 3 months after the surgery.
My Progress is
* I am now on the Partial Weight Bearing
*I can now ride a car without pain
*I can fold my knee around 90*
*I can walk on stairs with Crutches
I have a schedule appointment with my Ortho on Feb.18 and I hope everything is ok and I will be ready to do Full Weight Bearing.
Thats All for Now.
I want to share one of the most unforgettable accidents in my life.
Unfortunately, I had a motor accident last November 18 . My partner was driving the motorbike and Unfortunately we didnt notice the oil spill along the road because it was dark and there is no sign at all.
My partner is ok but My left knee is not.
The Xray shows Fracture of the Tibial Plateau
But the MRI says more
1. Comminuted Fracture of the Proximal Tibia including Tibial Plateau with subtle depression of the subarticular fragments
2. grade II meniscal tear, posterior horn of the left medial meniscus
3. thickened anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments
Now , I undergone a surgery last November 23, According to my Ortho he stitched the meniscus and put a plate and screw on the fracture.
However The doctor said there is a gap between my tibia and femur that suppose to be need to have a bone graft but since My doctor and myself is not prepared for it , he didnt do the bone graft. and also to prevent infection since I was exposed in the OR for couple of hours.
He said since Im young let us see if the bone grow and if not I will undergo Bone graft if complications occur.
Im quite devastated because I cant go to school anymore for this semester and I have difficulty doing things like sitting and going to the Comfort room.
After the Surgery I feel pain everytime I try to sit . I always need a support for my back..
I was instructed to meet a Physical Therapist for the rehabilitation. We started the rehab last December 1 for some strengthening exercise for my right leg and instructed me how to properly used the crutches for non weight bearing.
I felt like my world fall apart or Im just to overacting .. hehe. It is very depressing that I cant do daily activites for a period of time.
For the first month ,It is very hard to go to the toilet so I decided to buy a Commode (A wheelchair type with a container where you can use if you want to urinate or defecate)
Now it is almost 3 months after the surgery.
My Progress is
* I am now on the Partial Weight Bearing
*I can now ride a car without pain
*I can fold my knee around 90*
*I can walk on stairs with Crutches
I have a schedule appointment with my Ortho on Feb.18 and I hope everything is ok and I will be ready to do Full Weight Bearing.
Thats All for Now.
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