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How Can A Tibial Plateau Fracture Be Treated?

MRI of my knee showed a tear in the lateral meniscus along with a non displaced subchondral fracture of the tibial plateau. I ve been instructed to limit weight bearing on knee and Motrin.Is this the optimum treatment for this diagnosis? Will I need surgery?
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Hello,

Please note that partial tear does not need surgery. Complete tear need surgery. Avoid weight-bearing.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Varinder Joshi , General & Family Physician
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How Can A Tibial Plateau Fracture Be Treated?

Hello, Please note that partial tear does not need surgery. Complete tear need surgery. Avoid weight-bearing. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Varinder Joshi , General & Family Physician