Early weight bearing and knee exercises for tibial plateau fractures
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study tests if starting to put weight on your leg and doing knee exercises soon after surgery helps patients with a specific type of tibial plateau fracture recover better.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 50 years old.
- You have a tibial plateau fracture type II Schatzker that was fixed with plates and screws.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is between 18.5 and 29.9.
- You are being referred by your orthopedic surgeon right after the operation.
- You have no other major health issues like diabetes, heart disease, or previous leg injuries or surgeries.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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