Injury March 12, 2024. Jumped over backyard fence to save a dog being beat. I landed on some concrete pavers.Made and ER visit. Dr said You have a plateau that's shattered, tibial Plateau fracture. Segmental Fractures on Fibula. Trauma to right ankle and right hip and femur. Trauma to right chest wall. ER doctor said no surgery needed.
Second opinion. March 15, Orthopedic Dr. did a CT scan. Said emergency surgery needed on Tibial Plateau fracture.
I waited two weeks not certain I wanted surgery. In hopes to heal holistic.
Had surgery on April 4. Home health for a month with no bending the knee. Why they didn't, I'm clueless. In between this time, my Dr never mentioned bending the knee.
After a month of no bending, outpatient physical therapy for two weeks. Torqued by three physical therapists holding me down pushing and measuring...I almost passed out on several occasions.
Went back to see Dr. I was at 90 degrees bending as I sat in a chair. The Dr said he wasn't happy with my knee, because I couldn't sit on my knees. My leg doesn't go back behind me. He recommended MUA. I haven't been in Physical Therapy for three weeks now. The Dr also never shared with me anything about the segmental two fractures on the Fibula. Not a word. So I have to let him know this upcoming week.
He said my bones are tiny , this is why I can feel the plate under my skin...ewe. However he said that I'm at a plateau and he is worried about the joint. He said he would be gentle and it would only take 30 minutes under anesthesia. I'm concerned.
Injury March 12, 2024. Jumped over backyard fence to save a dog being beat. I landed on some concrete pavers.Made and ER visit. Dr said You have a plateau that's shattered, tibial Plateau fracture. Segmental Fractures on Fibula. Trauma to right ankle and right hip and femur. Trauma to right chest wall. ER doctor said no surgery needed.
Second opinion. March 15, Orthopedic Dr. did a CT scan. Said emergency surgery needed on Tibial Plateau fracture.
I waited two weeks not certain I wanted surgery. In hopes to heal holistic.
Had surgery on April 4. Home health for a month with no bending the knee. Why they didn't, I'm clueless. In between this time, my Dr never mentioned bending the knee.
After a month of no bending, outpatient physical therapy for two weeks. Torqued by three physical therapists holding me down pushing and measuring...I almost passed out on several occasions.
Went back to see Dr. I was at 90 degrees bending as I sat in a chair. The Dr said he wasn't happy with my knee, because I couldn't sit on my knees. My leg doesn't go back behind me. He recommended MUA. I haven't been in Physical Therapy for three weeks now. The Dr also never shared with me anything about the segmental two fractures on the Fibula. Not a word. So I have to let him know this upcoming week.
He said my bones are tiny , this is why I can feel the plate under my skin...ewe. However he said that I'm at a plateau and he is worried about the joint. He said he would be gentle and it would only take 30 minutes under anesthesia. I'm concerned.
So sorry this is your experience, and all the trouble afterwards. All too common im afraid. That's a tough call.