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When Can One Start Walking?

Hello My name is David I m 22yrs Old. I fractured my tibial Plateau on June17th got surgery on June 20th 2014. I have two screws inserted and a plate. I have a follow up appt on Aug.4 for X-rays. Between time I ve been mobilizing my legs with little excersise to gain back my muscle. How long before I can take a few steps atleast. I m in No bearing Weight status right now. How long after I can start walking?
Wed, 22 Apr 2015
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Dear patient
After tibial plateu surgery one can start walking next day with the help of walker and no weight on operated leg if there is no pain and no complications. Nil weight bearing status has to be maintained at least for one month till Xray is done. During this type active and passive range of motion exercises for involved knee should be continued and quadriceps and hamstring strengthening excersise can be done. If Follow up x ray is showing fracture union one can start partial weight bearing. You need to consult your operating surgeon with report . All the best.
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When Can One Start Walking?

Dear patient After tibial plateu surgery one can start walking next day with the help of walker and no weight on operated leg if there is no pain and no complications. Nil weight bearing status has to be maintained at least for one month till Xray is done. During this type active and passive range of motion exercises for involved knee should be continued and quadriceps and hamstring strengthening excersise can be done. If Follow up x ray is showing fracture union one can start partial weight bearing. You need to consult your operating surgeon with report . All the best.