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Suggest Treatment For Pain Due To Tibial Plateau Fracture

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Posted on Thu, 4 Sep 2014
Question: I have a Tibial plateau fracture and the doctor said to do ROM 2x a day. I notice that this causes more swelling and pain. Is it normal to recommend ROM with this fracture?
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Answered by Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
you can do rom exercises if it has healed

Detailed Answer:
Hello
I have studied your case.
You can do rom exercises if it has healed.
If is better to do rom exercises to avoid stiffness.
If you can send your x ray then I can help you better.
I hope I have answered your questions. If you have further questions please feel free to ask. I will be happy to answer your question. Take care.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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Suggest Treatment For Pain Due To Tibial Plateau Fracture

Brief Answer: you can do rom exercises if it has healed Detailed Answer: Hello I have studied your case. You can do rom exercises if it has healed. If is better to do rom exercises to avoid stiffness. If you can send your x ray then I can help you better. I hope I have answered your questions. If you have further questions please feel free to ask. I will be happy to answer your question. Take care.