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Hardware removal after tibial plateau fracture (tpf)

Posted by rileydog @rileydog, Oct 6, 2017

I am looking for others that have had experience with hardware removal after a tibial plateau fracture. I had my surgery in March of 2016 and am still experiencing discomfort from the hardware (plate and six screws) and am considering having mine removed. Would love to hear of your experience.

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cockatoolady | @cockatoolady | Sep 24, 2024
In reply to @jenniferhunter "@cockatoolady I hope you'll keep me posted on what your doctors decide. I'm sure this must..." + (show)
@jenniferhunter

@cockatoolady I hope you'll keep me posted on what your doctors decide. I'm sure this must be frustrating.

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Absolutely. I now have an appointment to see surgeon Friday. They will assess the wound and if they think it's safe enough they have me booked in today week. I still don't think it will be that improved for surgery but we will see l guess. I'll keep you posted.

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cockatoolady | @cockatoolady | Sep 24, 2024

Absolutely. They have now got me booked in to see surgeon on Friday to review wound. If they think it's safe they will remove my large plate and 10 screws on Wednesday week (Oct 2rd) l personally don't think the wound is going to be safe enough tho it is starting to look better with the steroid treatment. I think l need a few more weeks to really let it settle. Just have to wait and see Friday. I'll keep you posted.

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lisamann | @lisamann | Mar 9 11:10pm
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@blaira

Hi,

I had a bad tibia plateau fracture and 6 months later I got an infection. I had emergency surgery to remove the infection by the skin. They cultured the plate and while not seen, the culture came back positive.

I have 1 plate and 8 screws that need to be removed because of infection.

What is the reality of recovery after hardware removal? My surgeon says I can walk that day. My physical therapist says, I will be 2 weeks partial weight bearing and no driving due to pain.

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Wow I had no idea you could get an infection so many months later.

I am concerned because I have RA and take Enbrel to suppress my immune system. I had a bicondylar tibial plateau fracture about 7 weeks ago. Healing well, according to the surgeon and PT. But I have a deep fear every time I give myself a shot of Enbrel.

I'm at 80 degrees of flexion, it is painful to get to. Comfortable around 60-65. I see this small plate on the outside of my knee sticking out as I bend, and it pops WAY out every time I increase ROM

This is a discouraging injury, to out it mildly.

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Jennifer, Volunteer Mentor | @jenniferhunter | Mar 10 4:13pm
In reply to @cockatoolady "Absolutely. They have now got me booked in to see surgeon on Friday to review wound...." + (show)
@cockatoolady

Absolutely. They have now got me booked in to see surgeon on Friday to review wound. If they think it's safe they will remove my large plate and 10 screws on Wednesday week (Oct 2rd) l personally don't think the wound is going to be safe enough tho it is starting to look better with the steroid treatment. I think l need a few more weeks to really let it settle. Just have to wait and see Friday. I'll keep you posted.

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@cockatoolady I wanted to check in with you to see how you are doing. Did you have your hardware removed?

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