Re- Tibial plateau #

[guru_utkarsh]

Well i'm dealing with a patient GRADE 6 #.. ORIF.. post op week 7.. he's improving well.. range not yet complete but around 120 active.. he'll get an x-ray done in a day or two.. anbd has a meeting with his ortho this week.. so if all goes well i'll let u know my evidence based protocol.. jz wanna make sure 1st that all's well with him.. tc,..

PS i'm scared toooo....

[tunglokc]

I also have a # tibial plateau case recently, post op 7 weeks, flex/ext 130/-10, on NWB now.

Do you think it is neccessary stretch him to full extension this period on wait until he is allowed for PWB?

[guru_utkarsh]

hey, well i really think u should get the extension complete fast.. coz i waited on it too and now thats the only thing troubling me and my patient.. you can also start PWB as he's 7 weeks post op..

well now i'll tell u wat i did.. i started PWB by week4 as the x-ray showed me great healing and te patient was improving fast.. i did use PNF.. no use of CPM.. satrted slight moblizations at week 4.. did use wax to give heating.. icing after stretching to prevent any contusion.. the patient is now post op week 8.. the x-ray is good.. range still 125/5 (flexn/extn).. the last 5 of extn seeems unattainable.. quads strength good.. strengthened all other hip and leg musculature.. patient is now ambulating well.. i was scared for using xs mobilization but guess it paid off... the Ortho surgeon is haappy with the results.. so is the patiient.. he can do his ADL's, toileting on a seat, climbing stairs and going places in a car..i've restricted him from full weight bearing until week 12..

ONLy thing i'm concerned now is the range.. i want that 5 extn lag gone and also flexn touching 135.. Is it possible.. help me on that..

any mistake i've done then do rectify me.. i'm a beginner so need guidance to turn into a pro..

Thanks a lot.. hope my experience helps..