Dr. Jiwu Chen

Dr. Jiwu Chen
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Knee fracture

Can sport resume after a tibial plateau fracture?

Author: Dr. Jiwu Chen

Doctor’s answer

Return depends on fracture pattern, restoration of the joint surface, cartilage and meniscus injury, fixation stability, and rehabilitation quality. Bone healing, knee motion, lower-limb strength, and balance usually need to recover before gradually returning to running, jumping, and sport-specific training. Weight bearing too early may affect joint-surface recovery.

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