VolFan0927
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Hi all,
I am new to forum and have questions related to tibial plateau fracture post surgery ROM progression. My wife had a fall 2 months ago, and fractured TPF, and tore lateral meniscus. Lateral plate and 6-7 screws placed, meniscus repaired. She has osteoporosis and osteogenisis imperfecta. She is 9 wks post surgery, with flexion around 83 and extension at -3. She is doin outpatient PT 2-3x a week. We switched to new PT this week, as felt they were no focusing enough on ROM. New PT has started strengthening exercises (to partial WB up to 50% in the next couple weeks, including Alter G treadmill - OS approval). Prior history of vertebral fractures, but active before surgery. Her knee is still stiff, but doesn't have pain. PT does not think scar tissue at this point is problematic, but OS wants 100+ ROM at next visit in 10 days. Any experiences or thoughts welcome. We are concerned about limited ROM and ability to improve once we get to 3 mo post surgery. She has seemed to plateau in ROM progression, but we made the switch to PT only this week - and they seem more competent.
Thanks
TPF Surgery and Left Meniscus Repair 2/11/21
I am new to forum and have questions related to tibial plateau fracture post surgery ROM progression. My wife had a fall 2 months ago, and fractured TPF, and tore lateral meniscus. Lateral plate and 6-7 screws placed, meniscus repaired. She has osteoporosis and osteogenisis imperfecta. She is 9 wks post surgery, with flexion around 83 and extension at -3. She is doin outpatient PT 2-3x a week. We switched to new PT this week, as felt they were no focusing enough on ROM. New PT has started strengthening exercises (to partial WB up to 50% in the next couple weeks, including Alter G treadmill - OS approval). Prior history of vertebral fractures, but active before surgery. Her knee is still stiff, but doesn't have pain. PT does not think scar tissue at this point is problematic, but OS wants 100+ ROM at next visit in 10 days. Any experiences or thoughts welcome. We are concerned about limited ROM and ability to improve once we get to 3 mo post surgery. She has seemed to plateau in ROM progression, but we made the switch to PT only this week - and they seem more competent.
Thanks
TPF Surgery and Left Meniscus Repair 2/11/21
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