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Immediate Weight-Bearing Improves Gait and Reduces Fall Risk After Tibial Plateau Fractures
June 2025
Immediate Weight-Bearing Improves Gait and Reduces Fall Risk After Tibial Plateau Fractures
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Immediate Weight-Bearing after tibial plateau fractures Enhances spatiotemporal gait parameters and minimize fall Risk: A randomized clinical trial.
J Biomech. 2025 May:184:112668.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
Twenty-nine patients with Schatzker I–IV tibial plateau fractures were randomized to receive either immediate weight-bearing as tolerated (n=19) or a six-week non-weight-bearing rehabilitation protocol (n=20). Both groups followed the same exercise program. The primary outcome of interest was spatiotemporal gait parameters. Secondary outcomes included Tinetti Performance Oriented Mobility Assessme...
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