I figured it was time for a tibial plateau fracture update for all of you who follow my blog for this particular reason. Not here for a fajita recipe amiright? But you totally should try that fajita recipe as soon as you’re able. Speaking of […]
Tibial Plateau Fracture
Inspiring Tibial Plateau Fracture Recovery Update
It’s been 2 years into my tibial plateau fracture recovery and I think it’s time for an update. This tibial plateau fracture recovery hasn’t been easy, but it’s been eye opening. It’s humbled me in a positive way for sure. This TPF has also made […]
Tibial Plateau Fracture Recovery 14 Month Update
I thought I would do an update for those of you who were wondering how I’m getting along these days. All two of you, anyway. This time last year, I had only been walking unassisted for about 4 weeks. What a difference a year and […]
Life Post Partial Hardware Removal
June 20th, I sat in my orthopedic surgeon’s office waiting to see him thinking his office decor could use a serious update. While I waited, I studied on my cell phone the latest x-rays they had just taken of my knee. The tech always lets […]
Removal of Tibial Plate and Screws: Very Happy with Results
Are you having or contemplating removal of tibial plate and screws for a tibial plateau fracture? What to generally expect during surgery & recovery. Painful? May 24th, 2017, after a 4 night stay at a 5 star hotel hospital I was discharged with a diagnoses of […]
Tibial Plateau Fracture Recovery Hardware Removal
So on Tuesday, I’m sitting at my orthopedic surgeon 11 month follow up appointment nervous as all hell. Why? Because I’m waiting to see if my surgeon is on board with taking this icky painful hardware out of my leg. He walks in, a man […]
Tibial Plateau Fracture Recovery Update 10 Months Post Op
If somebody would have told me 7 months ago that I would be back to business as usual, I would have stomped my one good leg on the floor and exclaimed, “You’re a dirty rotten liar!” Then I would have cried and begged someone to […]
Tibial Plateau Fracture Recovery Moving On With Life
Welcome to my continuing journey of my tibial plateau fracture recovery. Tibial Plateau Fracture Recovery Update: Moving on with life after a tibial plateau fracture: My first post of the new year. Happy 2018 everyone! I’m glad I decided to journal my tibial plateau fracture […]
Tibial Plateau Fracture Recovery Part Four: Learning to Walk Again
My tibial plateau fracture recovery journey continues. Read my full journey here. Tibial Plateau Fracture Recovery: August 1st, 2017 I was released to 50% WB (weight bearing) by my orthopedic surgeon. He didn’t give me any other instructions other than handing me another prescription for […]
Tibial Plateau Fracture: Postoperative Recovery
What to generally expect during tibial plateau fracture postoperative recovery period. As someone who’s experienced a traumatic broken knee/leg I know what’s it’s like. Read about how I acquired my tibial plateau fracture here Read about my external fixator and surgery experience here You don’t […]