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 wont 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 injurys
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
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