Welcome to the TPF Home Page.
This page has many useful sections with information, and fellow Tibial Plateau Fracture sufferer stories.
If you’ve recently suffered a Tibial plateau Fracture this is the place for you. This site was created after having myself gone through the recovery process of Tibial Plateau Fractures, and this site aims to contain information you need and want to know during Recovery. You can visit the forum to chat and share your story with others. Or, start reading in the Recovery Section Above. In the different pages you will find a lot of helpful information for your recovery period including medical information, first hand accounts of personal recovery stories as well as many useful tips & tricks. It’s Important to understand that this info is based on personal experience and research but that I am not a medical professional. This site is not intended to provide personal health advice. Your doctor is the professional source of information and if any advice your doctor gives you contradicts something written in this site- stick with your doctors opinion.
If you’re asking yourself how long your recovery is going to take, or what to expect, check out the recovery section. If you’re looking for some helpful tips and tricks from people who’ve been there – have a look at tips & tricks. We also have a Forum with recovery stories of different people Containing many inspiring stories and a place to ask fellow visitors questions.
If you’re looking for a community of people who have been through the same also check out the forum, or if you are looking for more information and references, those can be found in “further reading” which contains links to other websites and pages.
This page currently contains mostly information regarding recovery and recuperation after a surgery or non-surgical treatment. If you are still in the hospital and want to know more about your injury this is also the place for you. In future I might add some useful information for your stay in the hospital.
Hope you feel at Home, and feel free to contact about anything at all at [email protected]
Note: This site is currently in building and so some sections might not yet be complete
Shlomi,
September 10th, 2013
*Note: this website is not intended to provide medical advice. Your doctor is a much better source for medical advice. This information is based on firsh-hand personal experience and research*
Not sure I posted in the right section as I posted on the recovery page instead of here……..
Just want to say great website
Lee
great to have hardware removed – no more pain. Easy op, too
I got my tpf on 4/14/14 from a fall down stairs. Need all advice you can offer. Thanks
Great website. Suffered a bicondylar (type v?) TPF 2 weeks ago today. Surgery last Saturday. It’s great reading how others have dealt with what seems to be quite a rare injury and the timescales associated with it healing.
Hey Cindy & Dottie: I am also in the Behavioral Health/Substance Abuse field. I hear the emotional pain of being the person who was there for your clients, wanting to help them in THEIR Journey, & then getting unfortunately caught in a situation beyond your control, and having to suffer. I’ve been physically hurt at the Methadone Clinic where I counseled, and instead of empathy from my co-workers & supervisor, I was put down. Being in the wrong place at the wrong time did not count. Trying, in that moment, to use my personal & professional skills to diffuse a dangerous situation didn’t count to my boss. But, I know, in my heart, that what I did, was the right thing. MY knowing: is all that matters.
Now YOU have a different Journey.
Your body is temporarily damaged, but you still have your Mind & your incredible Spirit. Maybe God (or The Universe, or Karma,Yahweh, Buddha, your Higher Power..etc. Pick one or none…) wants you to sit still & Listen for a time. Maybe this is the opportunity in your life to go inward, make decisions/plans, think about Love….only YOU know. Maybe not right now: but keep Listening to your Spirit: that same Spirit that called you to your vocation in Behavioral/Mental Health long ago. That voice still calls. Take this inert time to Listen closely. That’s what I’m doing, but some days it’s difficult to be open to hearing…. You & I will just keep an open Heart & an open ear……..
I got my tpf on February 15,2014. I just got off the chairlift and was on flat ground and crossed my skis. When I went to uncross them, I felt my outside of my left knee pull, then I fell on the right side. I could not get up and had the ski patrol take me done the hill. I found out most ski injuries occur right before your last run. I am 56 and have been skiing for 36 years. I did not have to have surgery, and I am in the 6th week of recovery and have 4 more weeks of non weight bearing. I am very active and want to know will I be able to ski again. If you are active, will your knee bother you the more you do? I am doing in home pt and have gotten good at my range of motion, but that has been painful. I’m very lucky I just retired and a very supportive husband. Just wondering what the future holds and what helps. Thanks.
Hi Lilly,
I got my TPF on 06/11/2014 but I cant walk. I want to know in your case how much time it took. In my case surgery is not needed.
My doctor not recommened for PT now.
I work in the mental health field and two of my clients got into a fight. One pushed the other with such force that he fell on me, breaking my tibia. I’m just very angry at this point. I’m not a person to set inside and I am scared to do anything. I can’t drive so have to rely on others. I will be having surgery in about 2 weeks. I’m 59 years old and am praying all goes ok. And that I try to stay positive. Not easy. So glad we have this forum.
Hi Cindy, I am same age and making good progress. Be patient an take the advice of your surgeon. Why do you have to wait so long for surgery?
Hi Cindy,
I’m 65, am a Social Worker and got my TPF by falling down a flight and a half of stairs. I also try to stay positive and most days it works. But then there is the days that my anger about what happened flares and I become frustrated and very negative. Then I get the attitude I don’t want to do any of this anymore…that I’m tired of going up my stairs on my butt to leave my apartment…that I’m tired of my arms and hands being sore from using the walker. That I want to be able to cook, work out at the gym, ride my mountain bike and even go to the movies. What I’m trying to say is none of this is easy so we need to take one day at a time and just BREATHE………………………………
Dottie
Cary, if you go to the further reading tab on this site you’re will find the link to the Facebook page under community
Netflix…It is a subscription based movie and TV site. You can watch the movies and shows on your computer or TV. In order to watch them on TV you need to have internet access on your TV… I bought myself an inexpensive projector and have set up a “movie” room by projecting the computer picture up onto the wall. At least I am not propped up in bed watching a little screen this way…
i’ve been using Duolingo on my iPad
Thanks! Before “The Fall” I was a Planet Fitness & Pilates regular. I started working out on the couch two weeks ago when the doc said: “OK-just NO weight bearing.” The leg is coming back fast, but have pain on outer left corner of knee. When you said “Netflix” what did you mean? Is this something on the computer? On the TV? I am also seeking FREE Spanish Language stuff/websites/Webinars on the computer, to brush up my High School Spanish for when I can get back to work….Anybody know of any? Robbin Clarke in Yonkers, NY.
If you’re on Facebook, put Tibial Plateau Fracture Recovery in the search box at the top of the page. This will take you to a closed group page for those of us dealing with this injury. The first post is by Liza where she explains how to join the group.
I cannot express how much help this group has been to me! It’s rightfully difficult for family and friends to fully understand what we’re dealing with and sometimes you just need to vent, moan, groan, cry, scream… (well you get the picture) to understanding ears. It is also a fantastic place to hear how other PT and OS are dealing with the injury. No single approach.
It’s like this forum on steroids. Check it out.
I agree, this group is inspirational and supportive
For some reason I am having trouble accessing the FB page . I typed in the tibial plateau fracture recovery….didnit see any posts by Liza, only a group count .
What am I doing wrong? Do I need a sponsor ?
Cary
Almost 2 weeks since my surgery .
Non-weight bearing for 3-4 months!!
I am happy to have found this forum , as I am feeling “down”‘looking at the time it apparently takes to heal from this fracture.
I hope I am ” signing ” on right.
Looking forward to hearing what others have say about this journey!
Cary
So sorry to hear about your accident. I understand how boring (and depressing) it can be to completely sidelined. Try to keep your spirits with exercise for your core, upper body, and good leg. I spent a lot of time with Netflix. Finished several entire series. Read, do puzzles to keep your brain active. Someone bought me a Kindle and that occupied a lot of my time. But, whatever you do….don’t weight bear. Last thing you want is to prolong your healing by using that leg when it is not ready.
I slipped on ice & got 5mm fracture: I get xrayed again in April & HOPE to avid Op. also left leg, Pyramid. Happened 2/21/14, & they GUESS three to 4 mos., IF I am a “Good Girl” & absolutely NOT place ANY weight on the leg before they say so. Still swollen, can’t work, 58 year old lady who is bored to tears & wants my independence back!
I hear you loud and clear! BUT be confident that non-weight bearing is essential. It is the unifying message among all of the various type of TPF injuries. Let that bone heal. When I was especially frustrated I would remind myself that I was focused on healing for the next 20+YEARS not weeks. Crazy head trip though, no doubt about it. Hang in there!
Hello Robbin: I too am 58 and have had a tpf , left leg,on July 4th 2014. I’ve gotten very little info from surgeon so far, except nwb for 3 months. I had surgery on July 8 and had a rod and 5 screws. Have had good range of motion, but still very stiff and painful. I slipped off a deck 2.5 feet. Going back to work desk duty only on Aug 8th. The worst for me has been loss of independence and having to rely on others, who’ve been wonderful. I was active and in charge of my life until this! Struggling with depression and some PTSD around the ‘event’. Not to mention, wishing I could retire and spend my time on what’s REALLY important to me! Hope your recovery is coming along well and that you’re getting some of that independence back! Thanks for telling your story.