ReviewSAGE open medicine2020
Physiotherapy after tibial plateau fracture fixation: A systematic review of the literature.
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- Effect of early weight bearing program with conventional physiotherapy on functional outcomes in surgically treated proximal tibia fracture: a pilot randomized controlled trial.Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery · 2024Trial
- Prolonged Application of Continuous Passive Movement Improves the Postoperative Recovery of Tibial Head Fractures: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Study.BioMed research international · 2022Trial
- Weight Bearing Decisions After Tibial Plateau Fractures: A Literature Review Based on Clinical Perspective for Physiotherapists in India.Physiotherapy research international : the journal for researchers and clinicians in physical therapy · 2026Review
- Kinesiophobia and knee biomechanical characteristics in patients with postoperative tibial plateau fractures across body mass index categories: a cross-sectional mediation analysis.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2026Article
- Comparative effectiveness of arthroscopic-assisted versus open reduction and internal fixation in the treatment of tibial plateau fractures: a retrospective study.European journal of medical research · 2026Article
- Acupuncture for Post-Operative Pain Relief and Functional Improvement in Tibial Fracture: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- Clinical outcomes and quality of life of patients after surgical treatment of a tibia plateau fracture.European journal of trauma and emergency surgery : official publication of the European Trauma Society · 2025Article
- Early Versus Delayed Weight-Bearing Following Tibial Plateau Fracture Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Cureus · 2025Review
- Diagnostic Predictors of Recovery Outcomes Following Open Reduction and Internal Fixation for Tibial Plateau Fractures: A Retrospective Study Based on the Schatzker Classification.Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Predicting the effect of individual weight-bearing on tibial load and fracture healing after tibial plateau fractures-introduction of a biomechanical simulation model.Frontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology · 2025Article
- Return to Skiing After Proximal Tibial Fracture: Postoperative Reality and Initial Expectations.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Article
- Doctor, When Should I Start Walking? Revisiting Postoperative Rehabilitation and Weight-Bearing Protocols in Operatively Treated Acetabular Fractures: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Review
- High Prevalence of Persistent Measurable Postoperative Knee Joint Laxity in Patients with Tibial Plateau Fractures Treated by Open Reduction and Internal Fixation (ORIF).Journal of clinical medicine · 2023Article
- Otago Exercise Program as an Adjunct to Routine Physiotherapy in a Patient With Tibial Plateau Injury: A Case Report.Cureus · 2023Article
- The Comparison Between 3.5- and 4.5-mm T-plates for Management of the Patients with Schatzker Type II Tibial Plateau Fractures that Referred to our Emergency Department: A Clinical Trial.Advanced biomedical research · 2023Article
- Plate osteosynthesis combined with bone cement provides the highest stability for tibial head depression fractures under high loading conditions.Scientific reports · 2022Article
- Rehabilitation Techniques for Adults Undergoing External Fixation Treatment for Lower Limb Reconstruction: A Systematic Review.Strategies in trauma and limb reconstructionReview
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Abstract
backgroundTibial plateau fractures are frequent injuries that orthopaedic surgeons face. It has been reported that they have a significant negative impact on the patients' lives, decreasing their quality of live, keeping them of work for long periods of time and reducing their activity levels.
aimInterestingly, there is not enough focus in the literature about the post-operative rehabilitation of these patients. The aim of the present review is to investigate this field of the literature and try to give answers in four main questions: the range of motion exercises post-surgery, the immobilisation, the weight-bearing status and the ongoing rehabilitation. MATERIALS AND
methodsA literature search was conducted using the PubMed and the Google Scholar search engines. A total of 39 articles met the criteria to be included in the study.
resultsThe literature about this subject is scarce and controversial. Early range of motion exercises should be encouraged as soon as possible after the procedure. The immobilisation after plate fixation does not seem to be correlated with any benefits to the patients. The weight-bearing status of the patients was the most controversial in the literature with the early weight-bearing gaining ground at the most recent studies. Tibia plateau fractures can have significant impact on the patients' lives, so ongoing rehabilitation with focus on quadriceps strengthening and proprioception exercises is recommended.
conclusionThe present literature review illuminates the controversy that exists in the literature about the physiotherapy following tibia plateau fracture fixation. Early range of motion exercises and early weight bearing should be encouraged. Immobilisation does not seem to provide any benefit. Ongoing rehabilitation should be considered with the view of better clinical outcomes.
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