A displaced tibial plateau fracture means that a piece or pieces of your tibial plateau have been moved out of normal position. This type of fracture is treated with open reduction. Open reduction is a type of surgery to repair broken bones that have been moved out …show more content…
• The skin over your knee will be cleaned with a germ-killing (antiseptic) solution. Your hip area may also be cleaned if your fracture requires a bone graft that is taken from your hipbone.
• The surgeon will make a cut (incision) through your skin to expose the areas of the fracture.
• The broken bones will be put back into their normal positions. The surgeon will use screws, screws and a metal plate, or different types of wiring to hold the bones in place.
• If a bone graft is being used, a small incision might be made over your hip to remove a piece of bone and place it into your knee for support.
• The surgeon will close all incisions with stitches (sutures) or staples.
• A bandage (dressing) will be placed over your incisions.
AFTER THE PROCEDURE
• Your blood pressure, heart rate, breathing rate, and blood oxygen level will be monitored often until the medicines you were given have worn off. You will stay in a recovery room.
• It is normal to have some pain. You will be given medicine for pain relief.
• You may have physical therapy while in the hospital.
• You may have to wear a hinged knee brace. This lets your health care provider gently move your knee to prevent