Tibial Fracture Treatment in Mumbai | Dr Niraj Vora

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Tibial plateau fracture is a break in the leg bone below the knee. Being the most critical load-bearing area in the entire body, fracture to this area can be serious trouble with severe complications when not treated as soon as possible.

Joint Replacement Surgeon Dr Niraj Vora has successfully treated many cases of Tibial fracture and with his help let us understand this major injury – its symptoms, types and Tibial fracture treatment options in Mumbai. For better understanding, this blog is written in the question and answer format based on the information provided by Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr Niraj Vora. Now read on:

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What causes Tibial fracture?

The knee joint, especially the lower leg portion is a robustly built-in to withstand the bodyweight everyday stress placed on the knee. A break to this area is usually caused by a high energy collision to the tune of the accident, major sports injury (football or skiing) or a fall from a height which usually happens in elder people. In very rare cases Tibial fracture can cause be due to stress or over-training.

What are the symptoms of a Tibial fracture?

Not every patient experiences searing pain, in few cases, it all starts with discomfort and mild pain near the lower knee. Bruising and swelling of the knee, difficulty to bear the body weight, paled leg due to reduced blood flow, and in extreme cases, bone-breaking through the skin are some of the signs of tibial plateau fracture.

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What makes a Tibial fracture a major injury?

Fracture to the critical load-bearing area is major trouble for any individual. However, this fracture in most cases won’t be a simple one. The injury breaks into the knee joint involving ligament, bones, muscles, meniscus and tendons, injuring them in varying scales.

Orthopaedic surgeons have classified this fracture into six types based on the type of injury suffered: 1. Schatzker Type I: Wedge-shaped fracture, with a displacement that is less than 4 mm.

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2. Schatzker Type II: Schatzker Type I along with a depression in the bone is type 2.

3. Schatzker Type III: Depression suffered in the lateral tibial plateau.

4. Schatzker Type IV: Tibial plateau fracture with a split or depression.

5. Schatzker Type V: Lateral and medial tibial plateau suffering a wedge fracture.

6. Schatzker Type VI: Transverse fracture along with dissociation between the narrow portion and midsection.

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What are the treatment options for a Tibial fracture?

Treatment for Tibial fractures is based on the type of Tibial fracture among the six types of classifications mentioned above. For minor injuries, non-surgical methods like RICE, medications, splinting are recommended. In case of severe injuries, an orthopaedic surgeon realigns the bone with plates and screws to restore knee function and mobility.

Recovery from Tibial fracture depends on the injury’s severity – 3 to 6 months is the average recovery according to Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr Niraj Vora. If you live in and around Mumbai, looking for treatment for Tibial fracture in Mumbai, Dr. Niraj Vora is the best Orthopaedic Surgeon in Mumbai who can help you. You can mail him here: nlv@drnirajvora.com

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