Needed this. I am 2 weeks post surgery. Had TPF in the right leg. The negative thoughts, the depression has been killing me. The fact that not a single friend showed up to see me has been very eye-opening. My gf is taking complete care of me. She is my power and inspiration. Such a pure soul❤. I just feel I am a burden on her tho...and these thoughts are killing me on the inside. My non-weight bearing time is about 6 weeks doc said. I am in the 3rd week now. Hopefully this time gets over soon. I just wanna be able to get back to my life. If you are going through this, I hope your loved ones, your family and your friends are there for you. This is very tough time.
My mom took care of me and was so hard, cause she is old and she had a kidne operation 1 months before my trouma. During 1st month, i was like a log. I was sleepy, and without energy, i didn't want to eat anything. Anyway, walk a lot, do exercise and you will recover faster. Just move your leg when you are lying or sitting, that helps a lot
6 - 8 weeks non bearing seems to be around the norm although I think mine went 10. If I didn't have my wife taking care of me I would have needed home health care just to get dressed and fed. I was in great shape when I had my TPF from skiing and feel like I lost so much strength. You'll get through it!
@@cree_VI yeah man 5 weeks post op now, lots of improvement, still NWB but things are actually getting better (very slowly tho lol). Hope you are recovered well too my friend.
Chris - thank you so much for this video and the FB recommendation, I wish I had found this 12 weeks ago, but better late than never. I fractured my left tibial plateau on 3/24/23, skiing; the initial pain was brutal. Ski patrol was amazing and so was the Emergency staff in the ski town (Mammoth Lakes, CA). I had surgery on 3/28/23 and now have a plate and three screws. For those of you who are just recently post surgery-- let me tell you it gets better. Early on I had several days where I would burst into tears, feeling helpless and hopeless. But, as with most crying, I felt a lot better after letting it out! Today is week 12 post surgery!!!! I started weight bearing about 4 days ago with crutches. Not easy, but each day slightly better. Looking back I can categorize the 12 weeks (post op) as follows: The first four weeks (weeks 1-4) were all about pain management, trying to get comfortable to sleep, and managing going to the bathroom (a function we take for granted until a TPF!). The middle four weeks (weeks 5-8) were about getting some range of motion and getting out of bed and moving a lot more and still pain management (but not as much). The last four weeks (weeks 9-12) were about containing the boredom and trying to not go stir crazy and wanting independence (driving, walking, etc.). Wishing you all a speedy recovery!
Mine was a skiing accident also. One plate and five screws. I'm coming up on two years from surgery. I'm about 80% back. Still some occasion pain and stiffness. Skied last year and plan on skiing this year too. I go nice and easy. No more speed runs or jumps / moguls.
Glad to hear stories like this. Had my TPF happen on 05/27/22, left knee along with a near complete tear of my left ACL/MCL and some ripping to my meniscii. I was non-weight bearing at all for about 3 months and my whole leg's muscles atrophied in that time (especially the quad). It's been a hell of a journey. Got my ACL reconstruction surgery on 08/18/2023 (they waited so long to see how much function I would get back relying entirely on physical therapy. Plus I had an existing DVT from Covid in December '20 that prolonged the whole process). As of this writing today, they're just about ready to send me back to work and I'm feeling confident I can handle my physical job at last. Anybody with a similar or identical injury, it DOES get better. Just keep reminding yourself that you're always healing and getting stronger than you were, day to day. With an injury like this, your hardest day really was yesterday.
Eight weeks post op and I'm walking completely without a brace already. I was finally able to walk a mile without any pain. Looking forward to being able to run again!
I have plate and 9 screws. 6 wks and they won't let me put weight on it because they said the bone isn't healed enough. You are very fortunate to recover so quickly!
I had this fracture after rolling a 3 wheeler trying to do donuts. I have a relatively high pain tolerance, but it was still enough to make me scream for a minute. I then, in all of my grand intelligence, laid in the dirt for 2 hours thinking it would go away. Eventually called an ambulance. The location and severity of the fracture was extremely lucky. It was a fracture through the raised part in the middle of the tibial plateau. Not a complete fracture. Doctor said 6-8 weeks in a cast till it is completely healed. Still will need PT because of stiffness from having my leg straight for that long. 2 weeks in. I am extremely lucky it was not worse. My friend who I was riding with happened to be recording so there is a crash video under "shorts" on my channel. To anybody with this injury or any other injury I wish you a speedy and full recovery🙏
I just broke my tibia plateau one week ago. Going to see the trauma surgeon Tuesday morning. Thank you for the encouragement. I'm very scared for surgery. I am also in school for a medical career right now and I have to miss some clinical. My heart is broken. Mine was a dog that ran into me 😂. Thank you though for this video. You gave me hope.
Reading these comments makes me feel better about my situation. I joined the club & it’s sucks lol but I’m 15 days in & I can now walk on my leg with crutches no surgery. Hope all y’all get well this shit ain’t fun
So grateful for your video Chris, which I stumbled upon looking for TPF info. My injury happened 4 weeks ago on a hike with my son, Slipped down a steep mountainside and fell on my TWICE previously injured right leg. I screamed and cried when it happened knowing the long slow road ahead due to previous ACL and meniscus tears in same leg. My rescue was very dramatic - due to the steep incline I had to be airlifted out by chopper via a rope winch. Bragging rights for life helps a bit! I sustained a medial and lateral TPF but thankfully no surgery required. Just out of straight splint into hinged but likely two more months plus on crutches. It's a long, hard, slow road, and devastating as I'm a Yoga teacher and had taken years to get this knee and leg back to almost normal after my last injury 6 years ago. However, I agree, that faith is our saving grace. Perhaps it's God's intention to truly show me what it means to SURRENDER. God bless you Chris.
I have been in recovery since falling off a roof on 25th of fed I have 2 plates and 19 screws and after 5 months i went from wheel chair to walking i said to myself stuff the 8 weeks on crouches - its was the worst pain and i am at 8 months now and i am in hydrotherapy and physio , and i can now lift my knee over my head in the hydrotherapy , never give up. This Beautiful man was my motivation first week in my hospital bed.
I just got surgery on Monday. I know you guys now the level of pain I have right now. Also fighting with my monster . Those negative thoughts that come to me. Thank you for the video . Super inspirational
Wow, wow, wow. I joined your TPF club September 2020. 1plate and 12 screws, 5 days in the hospital, a walker, a cane, 6 months of PT have past. I’m now 69, walking, able to do squats and able to get up from the floor even though it isn’t pretty! I have worked very hard to recover physically. But I still have flashbacks of my accident that scare me. I’ve never met anyone with this injury. I’m often afraid I’m going to fall and re-injure my knee. I’m paralyzed to run. I always say the only way I’m running is if the tiger is chasing me. I’m gonna look up the Facebook group, I think reaching others that have gone through this painful injury will help me emotionally. Thank you so much for making the video I needed to find my community. God bless you.
It just happened to me on July 4th, in my left leg. It was very painful at first but it’s calmed down since I started Tylenol and Ibuprofen (prescribed). The main thing that bothers me is not having independence to go to the toilet or shower without help. I don’t want to fall and make it worse so I have to be careful and let my family members know when I’m gonna stand on the crutches.
@@whitemale2230 yeah it can be very difficult at first to shower and hit the toilet, and its damn near impossible to do on your own. Take your pain meds and start some light physiotherapy as soon as you can , it'll get better soon. I'm starting to walk now with just one crutch and it feels great to be able to move around now. wish you the best one your journey.
@whitemale2230 I hope you're recovering well, brother. My Schatzker 6 fracture happened augustus last year. I went fully of any medications 3 weeks after.. now, I can run, jump, bend my knee more than 150 degrees without any pain or difficulties. I was non weight bearing for 11 weeks.. and I really understand the suffering of not being able to do anything alone. I did manage to do most alone by my upper body strength (and holding by bad leg). Work out, and you'll be great.
Hello, i was praying to God just now and i landed on your video, had a tibial plateau fracture approximately 3 months ago. I am still on non weight bearing following doctor's orders till sometime end of October. Thank you for this encouragement. ❤️
I need to thank you. Just four days ago I got my TPF. I work in an Emergency Room, as the Unit Coordinator. While attempting to medicate an aggressive psych patient, I slipped and fell in some self-induced vomit. Heard a loud pop, and went down. Thankfully, I was surrounded by my coworkers (Doctors and nurses) and already in the ER. They put me on a gurney and before I got settled, the radiology team was doing x-rays. My work in the ER is my passion. I love going to work, been there for four years, it truly is what I was made to do. Then, reading about the injury I sustained, and the time I would have to be gone, put me in a funk. I sent a text to my girlfriend, who is the night shift AOD, (runs the whole hospital at night)Nighy, telling her that I was down in the dumps. She cheered me up with a video call from the ER, and was able to talk with my friend and coworkers. It really helped, but I still felt kinda low. Flipping through RUclips to see what kind of recovery time I was up against, I discovered your video. Your situation, your words, your example is very inspiring. Thank you for putting this together. Thank you for the insight and thank you for your courage.
you will make it tim! thank you for standing in the gap for us. my daughter in law is an ICU nurse and i see how much y'all go through for folks from day to day. listen to your PT and focus on recovery. it is a long road, but you will be stronger and able to communicate with more folks who need your care in the future!
Thank You for the great inspiration. I fractured my tibial plateau and tore my medial meniscus going down steps ( 70 pound dog startled by neighbor dog ) yanked me down to next step landed flat and you could hear me scream all the way to the ocean. I was put in a straight leg brace for 5 weeks then a bendable one. Going to PT and was not given surgery. It still hurts and I’m so thankful I’m Came across your inspiring video. I used to run and dance. Now I’m hobbling and trying to strengthen my legs again . Bless you and yours . I will keep moving forward . I came across this at the right time. I’ve been depressed from being slowed down and enduring so much pain. I can’t thank you enough.
I just had this happen to me on July 4th this year. It was dark and I fell in a post hole with my left leg. I’m scheduled for surgery on the 17th to have metal plates installed. I hate being on crutches and feeling mostly helpless. I’m relying mostly on my brother and mother to help me right now, and I’ve prayed for recovery. Thank you for making this video . I might come back to it with updates.
Hang in there! May 2024 is when I broke mine and have had 2 surgeries and rehab (Metal rods and screws). I'm now home recovering with the help of a PT. I'm healing well per my doctor. Now I'm at the stage of learning to bend my knee and put weight down to learn to walk. My next appt is in August and my doctor expects me to be walking into his office on 2 legs. So hang in there! I never thought I'd get to this stage but here I am! You'll get there!!
Thank you for sharing. I'm going through the same fracture and am almost 4 months and this is definitely a life changing injury. Pray for me to walk again soon.
I needed this. Thank you. It's 4am and I'm up hurting as usual. I'm glad I stumbled across your video. I push and push and try not to let up, but in the wee hours of the morning, after weeks of poor sleep, and grueling PT it can be easy to start doubting yourself. Thank you for pulling me out of that hole.
I slipped off a step stool putting up Christmas light the end of Nov 2022. I ended up fracturing my knee, TPF. I also waited until the next day going to emergency hoping it would somehow get better. I was placed in a brace and just felt sorry for myself Yours is the first video I’ve found that talks about the depression that I feel and the worry about what may happen. Thank you After 4 weeks, they’ve released the knee lock on my brace and I’m starting on leg extensions, knee and leg lifts and ankle stretches. I’m still non-weight bearing. Re-evaluate in another 4 weeks I’ve had difficulty using crutches, but, I’ll keep at it Again, thank you for sharing your experience
This is the first time I logged into RUclips just to tell my story.... June 30th, 2023 I went out with friends to the lake with some jet skis. When it was my time to ride the skis, I hopped on and started doing the absolute most resulting in me hitting 2 waves within 2 seconds and causing me to fall off. I knew when I came above surface something was wrong and you're right, the pain was absolutely awful. I went to the hospital right after and found out I broke my tibia in 3 different places and fractured my ankle. The next day I had surgery where they added an external fixator into my leg to keep my bones in place until the swelling went down. On July 14th I had my second surgery where they removed the external fixiator and put in rods and plates into these areas. After surgery I ended up having complications of too much blood loss and passed out 3x resulting in me getting admitted for the night. Its been 5 days and I feel so hopeless.. I do not want to give up but I feel as if I can't do anything anymore. Physically im constantly in main, mentally Im all over the place because I had a falling out with my family yesterday and emotionally, all I ever want to do is cry. Im currently home alone and told myself I needed to get up and find some encouraging videos and fell upon yours.... Seeing you continue to move and not give up was all the motivation I needed so I needed to tell you myself thank you so much for telling the world your story. "My injury is life changing not life ending" will be instilled into me in all aspects of my life.
Thank you for sharing your story. I had my TP surgery on July 24th I’m about 4 weeks post surgery and the pain is finally calming down. It’s very difficult to straighten my leg which Iam continue my doing stretches. I’m able to bend my knee past 90 degrees but not fully all the way down yet. I’ve had a falling out with my partner as I was dumped in the hospital. I’m currently in a rehabilitation center. I have hope things will get better.
18 weeks post surgery and still walking with a cane. Very frustrating but continuing with PT twice a week and looking for every bit of advice possible. Great video and thanks for sharing
2,5 months ago, i stumbled upon a dog and fell from a stair. It was my fault. i didn't watch where i was going. After operation, i spend 8 weeks at home and then get 5 weeks rehabilitation in a hospital (i am o my last week there). I had TPF, tibia, and lateral maleol fractures. The first 3 weeks at home was very hard. I felt weakeness and sleepy and ni apetite. I felt so bad that i couldn't do anything. The doctor didn't explaned to me anything so i had to do my research. In rehab, i learn so much, and i can bend my knee 50-degree angle and learn to walk part weight bearing with a walker. I forget how to walk, and still sometimes i lift my leg automatically 😅 till need lots of to work with "frosen" ancle and a knee. Before, my mom always said that i am walking too fast, and now other old patients, most with knee or hip replacement, walking faster than me. 😅 I noticed that most people don't understand this injury. They are like: it's more than 2 months passed, how come you still don't walk...
The bone should be fully healed in about 3 months time, maybe little more or less. As long as you didn't rip or tear any tendons or ligaments(like I did), it's just a matter of strength and gait training from your physical therapy. Good luck!
Thank you for sharing your story I’m currently in the beginning of my recovery and I just had my 2 week follow up appointment just yesterday and I thought I could get my staples out but got to wait 2 more weeks. I’m currently still on nwb for this leg and I’m going crazy everyday. I feel like a burden to my family and friends who are actually showing up to help me, which this feeling along with not being able to work is taking a toll on my mental health. This time is also showing me the truth and lies of who is really there for me and who I thought would be there for me which is also affecting my mental health. But I’m still pushing and I refuse to give up! I got a husband and son and hyper doggy who are my motivation to keep pushing through all this🥺
anyone who loves you won't consider you a burden!!! we are called to help in times of trouble and i hope your crew encourages you through it all. keep pushing yourself and don't let the war in your mind win!
It's always helpful to find something good that comes out of accidents. Tree landed on your leg - not your head. My fall was into the street. Fortunate that there were no cars or bikes coming.
God bless you for your words. I just joined the club last week and I’m trying to figure out what it means for my life. Your encouragement and optimism gave me a lot of hope.
Very inspirational video. I'm 66 and broke foot and my tibial plateau in several places on 4/1/22 by jumping off a 4 to 5 foot ledge at the golf course. What an April Fools Day. Like you, I did it to myself. I am still going to PT one year later. But like you, I put my faith in the Lord and have struggled thru all emotions. HE has helped me get thru it all. I've also been blessed by having a loving and supportive family. Amen to keep pushing on with life. Life may be different, but it's certainly not over. God bless you!
Super inspirational! Seven weeks out from lateral TPF surgery from a skiing accident. Finally starting to feel better and swelling going down. PT helping but still non weight bearing and on crutches. I can't believe how much energy this sucked out of me but I'll be back. Keep the faith!
So sorry. It will certainly get better bu d 9th - 10th week post surgery. Please 🙏 don't push/force it. Keep up a positive attitude towards light exercise by raising d entire leg slightly while on a back laying position. Ensure you flex ur ankle as much as u can while in d same posture position.
I've recovered fully. Walking like nothing happened. I'm really grateful to God. 18th of this month will make it 12months since my accident. I'm super excited 😊. Thanks for checking up on me .
@@Dee12Carbon Thats great! I'm coming up on two years now and I still have some pain / stiffness. I'm able to walk 12 to 13 miles at a time but its not 100%
Chris, I and others on this thread genuinely appreciate your sharing of event leading up to your injury and the detailed timeline of events post operative during your recovery. You and I both share several things. Large men that love running and staying busy. I as well have trusted in God to give me the strength and will power to push through the discomfort and rehabilitate this injury the best I possibly can. April 7th of this year, 2023, I found myself in southern California at Huntington Beach, Orange County, while playing beach volleyball in the sand along the pacific coastline. Beautiful day, great vibes, positive attitudes, and lots of sun. One play was all it took. I'm 6'4'' at 250 pounds and in very good shape. Muscular build and very strong bones. I jumped up for a spike, and upon landing, a guy on the opposing team somehow tripped and fell over onto my side and landed on the outside of my left knee while my left foot was planted in the sand and caused my leg to collapse inwardly. Immediately we all heard a loud snap. Sounded like a branch being snapped in half in a rapid movement. I fell onto the ground and noticed my leg was distorted (misaligned) and not too soon afterwards, the pain set in and was excruciating. I was then rushed to Hoag Hospital in Newport Beach, CA and the X-Ray revealed a closed left tibial plateau fracture. Went into surgery three days later after the swelling subsided. I spent 1 week in the inpatient due to elevated blood pressure and monitoring of possible blood clotting in the injured leg. I was then discharged and transition immediately to physical therapy for 11 days which was a big help due to the PT(s) really pushing me on increasing range of motion. I was instructed to be non weight bearing for 12 weeks, but I'm a little stubborn and could not resist bearing at least some weight. Within 3 weeks, I began nearly full weight bearing just because I felt that my bones were strong enough to handle the stress of the pressure from my weight without altering the plate and 3 screws that were in my knee. I am now 5 weeks post injury and am walking full weight bearing with very minimum pain if any throughout my entire day. I do understand that this does come with a risk and I may end up having to pay for it later, but this was a risk I was willing to take due to needing to return to my employments. I am both a military servicemember and a law enforcement officer. If I do not return to 80%, or running fluently with no issues in passing the performance physical fitness tests that are required, I will not be able to be employed in either capacity. Please throw in a prayer for this man and I'm wishing healing, recovery, and longevity to each patron on this forum.
Life changing, well said ! 31.01 accident, broke my left leg when a wave hit me at knee level, on a sand beach, ridiculously stupid, but it happened and it was my fault, should my leg have been bender wouldn’t have broken it. Xrayed and put in brace. TIP do not bear weight on the injured leg, lift it up on pillows and apply ice. Ask to be started on blood thinners daily injections to eliminate thrombosis. 06.02 made it to the hospital back from holidays, start of pre-op. TIP ask questions, prepare them in advance and ask your surgeon and nurses. Get books and videos coz you’ll be there for the long haul. Monitor your TI daily, if you don’t go number 2, alert them immediately. 08.02 surgery, open reduction with sutures on meniscus, cadaver bone graft, one plate and one rod, 13 screws. TIP manage your pain, manage your TI. Watch your sleep time, take a break, rejoice, the hardest is at home. 14.02 out of hospital wearing a brace and asked to do 6 weeks of non bearing weight. Light PT. TIP go easy on pain meds, they kill your transit, bring sweats, mess with your sleep patterns and totally screw your libido. Week 2: staples ablation, first full shower TIP massage your scar, make sure it slides over your skin, always compare to the healthy leg. Apply vitamin E ointment, make sure your shower is equipped with a chair, avoid tripping or falling again. Week 3 to 6: PT and ice. Fight that edema until it’s down. Prefer using a walker over the crutches. Bend your knee during PT, do get that 90 degrees if not painful. Week 6: met with surgeon, added 4 extra weeks, it’s okay, take it well, it’s for your good sake. Allowed me 50% bearing weight, which is crap doesn’t make diff with NBW. Enjoy life, hammer that PT program they give you. To all fellow injured friends: it’s okay, it ain’t the end, we are survivors, we support each other !
@@jennyedington4339 good luck ! im at almost 11 weeks post op, im walking without crutches but i have a limp and lots of weakness. no matter how hard it feels dont give up !
This is so inspirational. Praise God for your recovery and the willpower you had that came from Him!! All glory to God - no matter how the injury happens, or how slow or fast the recovery is - He is carrying me through this and I’m grateful for the presence of Jesus. It’s hard - it’s ALL hard.
I appreciate the video. I had a car accident and I'm 12 weeks into recovering from tibia plateau fracture with plate and screws, and broken femur with rod and screws. Thank you for giving me some hope
Merci pour cette vidéo même si je ne comprends pas tout vu mon niveau d’anglais. Fracture du plateau tibial le 21/1/23. Opérée le jour même. Mon tabouret s’est cassé sous moi… je rentrais d’une journée de ski… tellement idiot comme accident !! Jamais rien cassé en skiant 😢 je ne sais pas si je pourrais skier à nouveau… pour le moment cette idée me fait trop peur ! Je commence depuis 2 semaines à lacher le fauteuil… difficile les béquilles car cela occasionne d’autre douleurs…c’est vraiment un très long chemin ! À la fois physique et moral…c’est dur, très dur parfois… d’être dépendant des autres… des efforts énormes pour les gestes quotidiens… qui n’a pas vécu ça ne peut pas s’en rendre compte…en tous les cas, aujourd’hui j’aime la vie !! Tellement elle est précieuse… courage à tous de France ❤
Thank you! I have joined the FB group you mentioned. I am at the 6 week post op and ready to add partial weight bearing. You are an inspiration. We are big hikers and backpackers over the age of 65 so I am determined to work up to hiking again.
Chris, you are so inspirational. God is using you in a mighty way! I fell down a flight of stairs on 12-12-22. I have TPF. I had an external fixative and now 2nd Surgery. I am a million % motivated to walk again! You really made me feel better. When I felt like I was at my lowest. God bless you! I have now joined the Facebook group that you mentioned. Did not even know it existed. Thank you!
Thank you so much for sharing your story and the words of encouragement. I had my surgery yesterday for the type 2 TPF. I have a plate and 7 screws along with bone fillers to fill the depressed cancellous bone. I have been a very active person. I feel stressed about getting back to normal. I worry about being able to do all the things like workout, hiking, swimming again without worrying about the past fracture. All I have in my control right now is to seek the help of God and push through to become stronger. Thanks again and I loved your encouragement.
I had TPF 7 weeks ago... Your story is very motivational... Thank you for sharing. As with you I was the cause of my injury.. It a life changing injury ... Not a life ending injury❤ love that statement...
October 29th ( my bothers bday) and 17 wheeler wasn’t paying attention and crashed into me. My heart stopped for over 2 hours and both of my femurs were broken and so was my Tibial plateau. I’m not allowed to be weight bearing at all on my left because of both of the breaks. Seeing someone go through something I am and coming out perfectly fine is such an inspiration. Thank you so much for posting this
So grateful to have found your video & reading all of the comments lets me know I’m not alone. I fell & suffered a TPF on 4/1/22. Even my doctor was astounded at my “weird” fracture. Had surgery to repair with a plate & screws on 4/18/22 & was non weight bearing for 3 months. Started PT for walking about 3 weeks ago. It’s slow going but I refuse to use the wheelchair anymore. My problem is that when I walk too much, my leg, ankle & foot swell up to twice the normal size. It’s so frustrating! I’m trying to take it day by day & trust in the Lord that I’ll get there eventually. I wish my work understood. I can tell they’re frustrated that I still need to work remote but the office is in a high rise building & it takes too much walking to get up there. Sending love & prayers for healing to the other members of the TPF Club. We’ll get through this!
Thank you so much for sharing your experience. You are totally right, do not give up keep going. In the same time listen to your body, take care of it, take a rest if necessary and go further.
Stumbled across your video and really encouraged. I was in a car crash a month ago with my teo young kids in the car. They were ok but i have a TBF. I didn't need surgery because of where the vreak was, but im in a full leg brace and non weight bearing. I feel so emotional and frustrated by my limitations and dont know eht this happened to me. I regularly replay the accident in my mibd, even though the other person accepted liability
I fell getting out of my suv wearing Nike slides. My left leg went backwards. It was the worst pain of my life. There wasn’t enough drugs to make the pain go away. I’m 8 weeks post injury/6 weeks post op. This has been the hardest 6 weeks of my life. I started weight bearing today. I walked about 600 steps. It hurt and it hurt a lot. But tomorrow I will do 1000. I am ready to be done with the wheelchair. Soon I tell myself. 🎉
Hi there..I did the same, fell getting out of my car 8 days ago, 4 days post surgery now, pain was incredible but brilliant pain nurse tweaked my pain meds and coping now. Just worried re recovery/timescale. Great support from my family and friends but still feels bit scary that I won't get back to normal. 😮
@@anniebeeee I am now 3.5 months post op. I have been walking for 2 months now. It’s slow & steady to walking. But I’m doing it. Take it one day at a time friend.
@@mahimaagrawal2546 I’m started walking at 6 weeks. I ditched the wheelchair about 10-12 days after I started walking! I made it upstairs about 3 weeks after that.
Thank you for sharing this video I jumped off a log at my daughters on Easter Day. When I landed I felt something pull, pop or break, I thought I’m hurt. My grandson helped me gimp up the hill and drove me home. My knee swelled up three times it’s size. I called my new doctor and had a video visit. I waited for 5 days for a call from radiology to set up an appointment. No one called so went to the ER to have an X-ray. Docs came in said I broke my TBF. He said how old are you? I said 67 he said your one tough lady. I call the orthopedic surgeon in the morning and make an appointment. I can’t get used to these crutches. I’m walking on it as little as I can. When you live alone it’s hard to stay off it. Reading everyone’s post gave me some helpful information. Thanks for sharing the Facebook info.
yes ma'am! the crutch pads helped me out a whole lot, we got them at the local drug store and they saved my arm pits for sure. just take it slow and you will get em, i even climbed stairs with mine after a bit but it drove my bride crazy!
Hey brother - I am a believer as well trusting the good lord to guide me. Changing vs ending. Amen. I just got injured. On day 4. Iron sharpens Iron! Prayers!
I too caused my injury, skateboarding ( I've been a skateboarder for 35 years ), so I know the mental battle about blame. I'm now 9 weeks post op, still not weight bearing and been given no PT ( I'm in England and they don't seem to promote it as much as in the US ), but I'm ready to get back to walking as soon as I'm told. Your video has reaffirmed in me that I am gonna get through this, probably not back to skateboarding, but definitely back .
Crazy to think I'm not the only one wanting to push thru this type of injury except your lucky it was one leg I broke both my legs right below the knees when a buck jumped out in front of me on my dirt bike and I hit an oak tree head on at 40 mph head on man it is a hard recovery I'm about three months past now but I was up walking on one leg 3 days after surgery
Lateral Tibea Plateau fracture, 2 weeks after surgery. This accident was not my fault. Right now I am uninsured, unemployed and have to deal with trying to get medical bills paid by the business where this injury happened. Doctor said I would need a knee replacement sometime soon. I'm not a quitter, but I'm living off of my savings right now. If I can't work I'm a burden to others. I've already got a mountain of bills and more to come. THAT, is what keeps me up day and night. I'm an older lady who has worked blue collar jobs all my life. I had a job interview 2 days after this happened and now everything it just seems so hopeless. Until I watched your video I did not know how serious this injury was. I had to ask for financial assistance and I am absolutely humiliated. I want/need to work so badly, but how/why would any employer hire an older blue collar worker like me now. Before I went in to surgery I told my one family member to not let them cut off my leg jokingly. Perhaps it would have been better and cheaper just to let them do that. I'm in a very dark place right now and all I can see is a lot of people who's only concern is getting paid. How can I get back ony feet if I can't afford PT and can't afford a knee replacement? Sorry folks, I'm just in a really bad place right now.
carol, i hope you are doing better. take it one day at a time and focus on as many good things as you can. don't look at the bad for long, skip over it and try to see where you are blessed or can be a blessing. i know that sounds "churchy" but i tell you, what we focus on is where we tend to stay! i will be lifting you in prayer specifically ma'am!
If you're off work, no insurance not being paid. Sign up for meidcaid you've paid into it your entire working life paid for thousands of others to have Healthcare. And do not worry about the bills' focus on recovery. I say this as a blue-collar worker. My tibial plateau fracture happened 3 weeks ago no surgery was minimally displaced. My orthopedic surgeon put me in a hinged knee brace after two weeks. I've been working on range of motion now for one week. I am praying this doctor knows what he's doing. And I don't end up 6 weeks in find out he doesn't know what he's talking about and ends up needing surgery.
I appreciate you from my almost lost soul. I had recently joined the TPF legment, broke mine three weeks ago today I was trying to bend my knee and it wouldn't budge and I broke down crying getting scared that I can't be me again. I've been watching videos on how to recover and reading comments which only made Me cry more. But I found you and I'm thankful I listened too every word you said with smile hope. I was gonna give up I felt it but I didn't want to I don't want too and seeing you and hearing you that was real motivation sir and I thank you. We all are getting through this, and just cause we can't run doesn't mean we stop walking , we just get too enjoy being in that moment a lot longer:) E.E.A, Effort, Energy, Attitude. Thank you
I broke my tibula and fibula right on my shin about a month and a half ago. This was thankfully a straight break across. When I got home from the hospital I cried for 3 weeks because I couldn't bend my knee and my leg was swollen as heck and I had never broken anything before so this was unbelievable pain. What got my knee stronger were leg lifts off of the couch with your leg straight and i kept trying to lay down and pull my knee up as much as possible but not tooooo much where you'll tear anything. The #1 thing that got my knee back to bending was a stationary bike. After a month I started this and I am now allowed to walk but I'm flat footed and those nails they put in are right there on my flat side. I can walk but with a limp. My problem now after using that bike a mile or two daily is my foot and putting 100% of weight down when I'm walking. It sucks but my knee was also the scariest thing ever and now that I can bend it I'm so relieved.
You will get better brother it took me 12 weeks to bend my knee I am 56 can walk but unable to run which I miss a lot. Strange thing happen in life it was covid lockdown when I broke my tibia
It has been 4 months since I missed the ladder next to my boat. This could be my story and it has made me feel so much better about how I am recovering physically and mentally (I know it was fault). Thank you so much for sharing this.
Thankyou for this video I’m 40 and suffered a TPF in a car accident less than a week ago. Running was a huge part of my life, I was about to enroll in a yoga teacher training course I’m a dancer too- all of this was just ripped away from me. But seeing you crouched down in the garden in the beginning of this video gives me hope that I can get a little of my life back after this
Currently in the recovery of TPF non surgical. By far one of the hardest things I’ve had to go through. Depression is real and it’s a fight you have to pull yourself out of. Thanks for your video and inspiration. My husband and I travel to AL often to fish, maybe we will see you out there one day!
I’m also on the 5th week non surgical. I’m not getting any advice from hospital as yet so looked online and omg this could be bad ! My cast is off in 2 days to be replaced with a brace which will have the angle changed every 2 weeks . Think I need to start asking some questions as assumed it was just a standard tibia break !
Slipped on Gravel and popped the Knee through 90 degrees of the Vertical landed on my side and after a few seconds it popped back , X ray and MRI denoted a hairline Crack of the Tibia Plateau, and the Consultant said the MRI denoted a grade 2 tear of the MCL... hinged brace and support crutches for Ten weeks, the swelling went away and i'm better than before as the i told the Consultant i had trashed it twenty five years previous, he reckoned the MCL had never recovered and that there was a weakness allowed for an unstable Knee which would swell up for a pastime prior to the fall so this caused my fall... the structure around the joint [MCL] came better than before thus giving me a stable platform... Sorted...
I just had the alls good for my doc , fractures healed after 11 weeks and can gradually walk unaided and brace off over the next month . Physio has been well worth it 👍
Thanks for this informational video. Just came out of surgery a few days ago. Doc said it will definitely be a tough journey but the plan is to keep a positive attitude and know that I have some tough work ahead of me.
I’m going on 2 months post-surgery, and progress is excruciatingly slow. The depression is real. Trying to stay motivated and upbeat is the biggest challenge I’ve ever had to deal with.
I'm 63, immediate post-surgery stage. Your talk is an honest and motivational synopsis of the challenges I face. I wonder if you've been able to ride a bike (I know, good way to get a matching set of knees.) I like your tomahawk (Viking ax?) logo. I just took an off the shelf tomahawk and tricked it out loosely based on 18th century originals. That may seem off-subject, but I'm referring to your statement about staying busy with hobbies, projects, etc., as a component of recovery and mental well-being. Spot on. Thanks so much.
i am back on the bike and back to running now! even beat my pre injury 5K times recently. that hawk in my logo is a throwing hawk that i had in the truck. we were finishing an alligator hunt and photographing the gator when it came back to life and the closest thing i had to finish it off was that. the blood on it is very real gator blood!
I got hit by a truck while riding my bike in May and ended up with a tibial plateau fracture that required two surgeries to fix - I had to be in an external fixator for a week for the swelling to go down, and then a week later, that was removed and four plates and 17 screws were needed to fix it. I'm five weeks out from the injury and three weeks away from being able to start weight-bearing, so it's so, so good to see others documenting their recovery and sharing tips!
Thanks for the its "life changing not life ending" I needed that. Also the FB group was excellent recommendation. Loved to see how active you were and thanks for discussing the mental health piece. I was hit by a jetski and sustained a level 6 fracture but like you could have died. Still grappling with the trauma but thanks for the reminder to snap me out of the victim mindset into a victor. As soon as I am cleared I too will not be running but swimming so I reduce onset of arthritis. Until then I will be living life to best of ability ✨️
I had a type 5 during COVID. Two plates on each side and the injury was my fault riding a scooter. 01/21 was my last of 3 surgeries and by March I was able to put as much weight as I could take. June I closed on a house and moved from NJ to Atlanta suburbs. I work 100% remote and I’m also in technology. I have most 90% of my hyper extension and flex back. The experience was hard and lots of tears. That FB group was a great help and support too. Today I’m walking 5-6 miles daily with my under desk treadmill. I also was able to walk 20k steps in a single session then I broke it with 30k in a single walking session which is about 15 miles. I practice intermittent fasting 20/4 and continue to live a healthier lifestyle.
I’m 23 years old & fractured both my heels . I had fell off the roof of my home & it’s a 1 story home so it wasn’t too high but I was in pain & couldn’t walk right when the injury happened . I thank good I landed on my feet & not on my neck . This story gave me a bit relief but I just hope I can walk again it’s been 1 week since my injury & im still in splints . Haven’t got seen yet so I’m just on standby hopefully I’m in prayers & get good news once I see the doctor
9 months out from my TBF from wakeboarding, 5 fractures. Still have pretty severe nerve damage in my foot and my ankle and foot get stabbing pains. My atrophy in my quad is what is limiting me because I’m still weak. I was very active prior to this so I hope I’ll be back to normal this time next year. Have already played about 7 rounds of golf with lots of soreness and stiffness the next day. This is a long road and wouldn’t wish this on anybody.
Thank you so much!! It’s inspiring to me 😢I’m through this process of healing after 5 months fractured , I’m gonna keep walking, it’s just life-changing injury ❤thank you for making video to sharing people, it’s mean a lot 😢😢😢❤❤❤
Thanks for sharing. I sustained a TPF on a road traffic accident and I just came outta surgery about 2weeks ago, still non-weight bearing and still on crutches. I'm fully encouraged by your video, I believe just soon I will be strong and walk all by myself.
Thank you, Chris. I'm glad I stumbled upon your video while searching for some PT exercises. I had cancer in my right knee at the tibial plateau in 2018 and 2019. After cancer treatment and despite lingering knee pain, I walked and walked. Later, a CT Scan showed two stress fractures and a bone fragment. No treatment options were presented. I did do some PT, but the PT wasn't that helpful. With a BS degree in fitness, I just kept rehabbing it myself. Here I am five years later, and a recent PET/CT Scan has shown a stress fracture to the medial and proximal tibia. I've not seen a orthopedic doc yet. A referral has been submitted. Before cancer, I was a long-distance runner. Boy, do I miss running! So, I understand your frustration there. And, right now, walking is painful. So, besides work, I'm now a flight attendant; I'm not walking outside of work. Like you, I won't give up. However, it's certainly frustrating that this has happened as I've embarked on this new career as an FA. I don't qualify for PFML until after a year of employment with my company. Anyway, thank you for the video and group info.
Needed this. Thank you 🙏🏽 been one and a half years since TPF, still can’t wear high heels, and I sometimes still struggle with a slightly limp let alone run! This is the reminder I needed to be patient with myself and keep working hard on recovery.
Good advice sir, this truly is life altering but not life ending - that is my mantra. I am 10 months post op from my Tibial Plateau Schatzker IV fracture with a full meniscal repair and 3 days after surgery had a pulmonary embolism settle in the lower right lobe of my lung. I was fully non weight bearing for 12 weeks and lost a considerable amount of muscle tone which has been my biggest hurdle in getting back to walking. This is a long haul injury and recovery is measured in extremely small gains, but they do happen if you are putting in the work with PT. Your mind can really start beating up your spirit and it's hard to stay positive, but you really need to not go down that rabbit hole too often. I know I will walk without a crutch or a cane eventually (I am now able to take about 14 steps simultaneously with a limp) and that it is just going to take time - something which my PT keeps reminding me of. I think one of the hardest things I found when researching this online was getting frustrated how some people are back to normal in a few months - so I started thinking why isn't that me and what am I doing wrong. Just remember, that your injury is not theirs and to not compare.
You will get better brother its nasty fracture and take a time I broke my tibia and metal been put in my knee it's two years now I can walk without pain but cannot run. Jus keep moving your leg whenever you can and you will see the progress it takes time you will get better
Mine happened last November when I took a hard fall while getting onto my horse. I’m 6 months into my recovery, and I’m getting around really well, but there’s still some pain. I use a treadmill, and so far, I’m only at 1.5 miles, and I’m very gradually increasing the speed. Running hasn’t been something I’ve cared about for years, but I’m still very active, and looking forward to riding again as soon as it warms up a little (it’s April in Wisconsin and still COLD). I’ll be 70 in August, and I am determined to get back to doing everything I have done in the past.
I just fractured mine 10 days ago falling off my very sweet but still green mare. They aren't talking surgery yet, but I'm afraid that's because I already have bad arthritis and will need a knee replacement soon anyway. Hope you are back in the saddle!
@@ponygirl1716 I’m sooo sorry. We both, obviously, love horses, and we know there are risks, but even an older horse can take you by surprise. Now I’m at 9 months, and I’ve been riding my horse most of the summer. I don’t like the hot weather, so that is always a factor. But, I got in a number of trail rides, and I practice a little dressage at home. I’ve always loved the fact that I could jump onto my gelding’s neck (he will put his head down for me), and get him to lift up so I could swing onto him bareback. I was able to do that again this summer, but then I started having trouble because I just couldn’t get enough spring into my jump! Now, I’m trying to figure out what it takes!! The other day I just took him into the arena with a halter and lead rope to practice, and I finally had to find something small (about 6” in height) to give me a little edge. That worked great, and I got on and off him several times. I took a hard fall because I had gotten after him (backed him up and slapped him on the shoulder a few times with the reins) for not wanting to leave his buddy. I just wanted to go for a ride in one of the fields, something I’d done a number of times in the past. He’s normally a really well behaved horse, but I don’t ride as much as I used to, and he knows where home is! (I could take him to some trails elsewhere and he’d be fine). When I went to mount, I got one foot in the stirrup and was just lifting up as he went quickly sideways, away from me. I lost my grip and my balance, and landed on really hard ground, which is what fractured my knee. Dammit!!!! Recovery is slow, and I think I’ve felt most frustrated more recently because I just want to not deal with this anymore! But, I can do just about everything now. I still keep up with exercises to help with stiffness and full range of motion (which still isn’t completely there, but very close). You will be fine! You’ll ride your mare again. If you can afford it at all, send her to a trainer for a few weeks since she’s still learning. If you can’t then do a lot of ground work with her when you’re able (A LOT). Too many people don’t realize that ground manners are really important to having a safe riding horse. I wish you a speedy recovery, and good luck with your mare. ❤️
@@annewatman677 Thank you! Saw the Dr. today and the news is good so far--no surgery required. Still going to be laid up for a minimum of 8 weeks. My mare just got a little stubborn, wanted to leave the arena. I told her No and she started hopping a little (not really rearing), which was fine, but then she spun around and I just went Splat! A very minor fall, but still managed to crack my TP. I'm glad you're getting back to riding! I wish you all the best in your continued recovery.
@@ponygirl1716 If you don’t need surgery, that will make healing a lot easier! I actually had a tibial fracture on my other leg about 12 years ago, and it also involved a horse! That time I was trying to trim my mare’s hooves. Somehow, she pulled back, I lost my balance, and her hoof came down on my knee and hit my shin. THAT hurt!!! But it was my shin that was really painful, and I just thought I needed to catch my breath. But when I tried to get up, I couldn’t. I actually recovered fairly quickly, especially compared to this time. I’m probably forgetting a lot, but I know I didn’t have the same kind of pain. I managed to call my dad, who helped me into his car. With this one, my husband had to call EMS, and they had to knock me out to get me on the stretcher! I had to wait a week for surgery, and the pain from that was awful. It’s still going to take time, and you’ll probably want a walker at the very least. It took me about a year to fully recover, but I could do a lot before then. Now, I’m hoping 18 months will be full recovery. Do you PT!!! Don’t push yourself too hard, and listen to your doctor/PT. You will be okay, and you will ride your horse again. (Darn horses!!! But I still love mine.)
@@annewatman677 Oh wow, you broke both tibias--ouch! Yes, I'm doing my best to be good. I have a wheelchair now, since my good knee was really starting to hurt with me using a walker. Once I'm able to start some weight-bearing on my injured leg, I'll go back to the walker. I'm thrilled right now because the doc said I can start stretching my knee gently, which is awesome because it stiffens up so easily. I'm worried about my mare, because she's insulin-resistant and needs exercise, even if it's just 15 minutes in the round pen 3 times a week. Right now I can't do anything with her, and I'm afraid I might have even worse chronic pain in my knee after this. My family is after me to sell her, which I really don't want to do, but it seems like it might be the best thing for her. Maybe I'll send her to a trainer for a month and see what happens. Thanks for your encouraging words.
Thank you for your video! I had tibial plateau fracture 1.5 months ago, surgery 4.5 weeks ago, and am recovering and probably won’t be weight bearing for another 6 weeks. Your video is so helpful and encouraging to me!
I joined the TPF club on the ski slope 3 days ago. Chris, thank you for sharing about the struggles of self blame. That regret and frustration has been more painful than the knee. I’ve been working hard not to get down about it, & you just helped me so very much. I’m reading everything I can find and joined the FB group you recommended. I’m confident that finding your video will have a big impact on my recovery. Thank you so very much.
Same here! TPF from skiing accident 2/15. Blamed myself because I made a bad decision to try to get a tiny bit of air on a small rolling hill on a green slope. Should be no problem for me but the snow was soft because it was a warm day. Down I went and my ski didn’t detach from my boot. It resulted in a Bicondylar TPF. I struggle with the self-blame too but this video helps me with that. Blessings on your journey of recovery and know that you’re not alone!
Hey brother! I'm 16 weeks out from a type IV and have finally graduated to a crutch and will hopefully be unassisted in the next couple weeks. That FB group was definitively a life saver (especially in those first few weeks post Op). Have you ever thought about taking up cycling? You could push yourself farther without the worry of join damage and too much impact. Thanks for this video though. People often think its "just a break" so it's always great to see more education spread about this injury.
i do ride Ian, but not near like i need to! i have a Giant Roam 3 hybrid that i run on our riverwalk here but my longest ride is only about 20 miles. i would bike more, but i fish too much!!!
shew, broke my left tibial plateau when I was 17. That was probably 1981 or so. I'll be 58 in March. Broke it playing basketball, warming up. Nobody around me, someone shot the ball, i jumped for a rebound, heard a pop. Found myself sitting on the court, legs up to my chest and left leg sunk in at the kneecap. I knew I was messed up. My buddies got me up and my leg sort of pop back out and started swelling. Took me to ER, surgery the next morning. 28 days in the hospital. 8 weeks in a straight cast. 8 weeks in a straight splint. Some of the most painful physical therapy that I have ever encountered. I'm sure things are alot better now a days compared to when my injury took place. Good to see you are recovering. My knee, so far has never really given me a problem. It grinds and pops but maybe the replacement can be put off a while longer..the original surgeon told me by age 55 I'd have to have it replaced. Keep on keeping on!!!!
Have my MRI soon, don’t know if I’ll need surgery yet. After reading the comments I realized I’m never gonna fully recover, this is really upsetting. This video was really comforting, thanks.
don't let other folks limit you! push yourself for your own recovery, don't let it bring you down. it is a slow process but i am stronger for the efforts i made!
Chris thank you so much for sharing. I just did the same thing that was totally my fault. We are in the middle of moving from a home we have life at for 27 years so we have a lot of stuff to go through . We were actually getting stuff out of the attic in the garage. And trying to be some help on a very hot day, I went up the ladder about 4 steps and my Husband lowered down a light weight wooden chair and the leg of the chair got hung up and pushed me out and I missed the rail to stop the fall and the leg slipped and catch it in the step which I feel did the first damage and then the landing sealed the deal. I am so thankful to God that it wasn’t any worse. I am very disappointed in myself but I will use the bump in the road to show God I will trust Him in all things. He is my provider and He will send help to us so my husband doesn’t kill himself trying to do it all by himself. I said well Lord you have my attention 100% now and You will show me your faithfulness. I will tell others what great things He has done for me and my husband. I will connect with a Facebook group like you suggested. Thank you again Chris May God continues to bless you and strengthen you in all you do.
Thank you for the video, Chris. I in just out of hospital from my tibia fracture over 30 peices. I've reached out to join that Facebook group you mentioned in your video, so thank you very much. You're an inspiration. Thanks for your experience strength and hope.
I am in a very similar situation! Glad to see someone eles who is determined to make the best of it! I was hit by a car last Wednesday it’s day 3 after my surgery it’s ruff but no pain no gain.
Thank you for sharing your story and positivity. I broke my leg on July 3rd and the urgent care told me I have a hairline fracture. I saw an orthopedist who told me I have a TPF with a 1 cm depression and referred me to a surgeon who I will see next week. I am trying to mentally prepare myself and try to stay positive. I was very depressed when the orthopedist told me I need surgery and it is uplifting to see your video! Thank you!
same boat, I broke mine on July 31st. Xray's didn't reveal a break until I had an MRI on Tuesday, just found out yesterday I have an impacted and comminuted fracture of the lateral tibial plateau. I'm patiently waiting for a call to schedule my CT to find out how deep the depression is.
I also found your video searching for TPF recovery tips. 9 weeks ago my dog ran into my leg, fracturing my tibia. Later that day I fell on crutches and fractured both wrists. It's been an adventure, ;-) but although we don't currently have insurance and I need to figure out the rehab myself, I am blessed with a lot of amazing support and have seen God work through this situation. Thank you for sharing your encouraging and inspiring story.
Chris you're so right, Life changing but not life ending. I fell on July 16, 2022 jumped off the back of a trailer my flip flop caught the edge of the trailer and the asphalt caught me. Broke my right radius and left TPF with 8mm displacement. Didn't have surgery until Aug 5, 2022. I have been Blessed because I did my surgery (on both) same day as outpatient and I didn't have much pain. Returned back to work on Sept 12, 2022 in a wheelchair. I have physical therapy twice a week (thank God for PT), which was started on August 29. I couldn't use crutches because right hand was in a cast. I was starting to get frustrated because I'm a very active person and I couldn't get around.Depression is real! I'm 3 months out from my surgery, just started walking without assistance, slight limp though. If I do too much or the weather is bad, my hand and left knee down to my foot swells bad. Compression socks are my friend! Makes my leg feel so much better. This video was very encouraging and I would like to encourage everyone to keep pushing. I'm 54 years old and I'm not giving up. Plan to hit the gym after my Nov 21 follow up visit with ortho, that is if he ok's it.
Thank you so much! After the break I made a decision that my body as a whole will be much more alighned, stronger and flexible as it was before. I don't trailrun anymore but i'm a yoga teacher again, dream of open water swimming, swimm in the cold north sea and dance again. 3 years in but still feel like there is so much more my body can do and learn! We cann't run(yet) but we can fly! Go go go!
Thank you for this video and the kind and honest words. I appreciate your candor. I'm three months out from TPF surgery from a bouldering accident. I'm nervous about my abilities after this, but you've given me some hope. To running again one day! 🍻
Thank you so much. Three weeks ago today I was run over by a surfer in Hawaii. After a week, I made the ten hour flight, and two hour drive home. I had surgery two weeks ago tomorrow. I’m a results now kind of person and this has been a struggle for me. I have guilt beyond measure!! Resting in Him has also been a struggle. Thank you for giving me the fight I know I have!!! I’ve watched your video over and over!!!
Thank you for the video, I had lateral TPF surgery Feb 22 and I appreciate you sharing your story. This sucks, but I plan on moving forward as best as I can. This will pass in time, I just hope I make it there quickly.
Thank you for this! I’m three weeks post my Tibia Plateau surgery, I’m doing the best I can to stay positive and not give up during this experience.God bless you for sharing this video
I feel much better ,the pain has gone down and I’m healing very well.i just started putting full weight on my leg but I’m limping so I’m hoping it gets better in a few weeks to come 😊 Thanks for asking
Im on almost my 2nd week of getting out of surgery , i was a pedestrian and hit by a drunk driver at approx 65mph. I broke my tibia and fibia in half, 26 y/o most painful shit ive ever gone thru just glad i survived , thanks for the video i look forward to recovering
I am currently still in the hospital due to this injury and man mentality I wanna have it but I dot think I do I'm trying to remain strong but its hard I'm 35 and its just me I WANT TO WALK RUN JOG ANYTHING I DNT WANNA QUIT
Really enjoyed listening to your story...my horse riding accident occurred Dec 2012. I was back horse riding August 2013! Like you I no longer run, jump, I walk...😊
@deepakostwal2905 six months on, walking with no walking aid. Can walk1.5-2 mikes a day. Some pain , but generally consider myself very lucky in my ongoing recovery. Continuing physio weekly at hospital and persevering at home.
God bless you. I had left TPF in July of 2020 at 52 from slipping and jamming my leg into a wall. I didn't realize at first what this injury would include. They can tell you all they want when you are on the gurney but to actually live through it the last 2 years have been nuts! I had a fall about 6 weeks ago and reinjuried it where my ortho said if we would have taken the hardware out I would have rebroken it. Congratulations on your success and your faith. I work with my PT really hard too and wouldn't be here without him. May you continue to progress!
You are such an amazing inspiration! Thank you for sharing your journey. I'm so proud of you! I'm 9 weeks out of surgery. Lots of pins screws and plates. This has helped to enlighten my soul. Amen!
I had a 4 wheeler accident and fractured mine. I am not 6 weeks in a d getting to do weight bearing. I did get by with no surgery. Now I'm trying to recover, and my knee is so stiff. But im not going to stop. I refuse to sit still and let it win. Thank you for sharing.
Chris, Thank you! I am a nurse and my situation is I was trying to help break up a fight. The people who were fighting fell on my left leg. I already had what we call "military knees" from my time in service! I knew due to my age surgery was needed, but I was like you and never had broken a bone! Once I read my MRI results I became depressed! I played it off for family and friends, but deep down inside I was worried about recovery and the scars that would be left on my leg (yes! I am vain!). Anyway, I said all this to say that watching your video brought tears to my eyes, because like you I did it to myself! I also love the fact that you openly professed your faith! I am glad you had a good doctor that told you the truth! Please keep your faith and throw a prayer in there for me! I will look up the groups you mentioned on FB! Thank you!
My ortho told me yesterday that my leg doesn't need surgery. I'm on my week 7 now since the accident. Can you share important tips based from your experience that can help for my recovery and for others experiencing this situation? 😊
@@msteariousmm7482 well I was non-weight bearing until mid January. I had also broken my left ankle and the tibial plateau fracture was in my right leg. So I didn’t get to start PT until February or maybe a little later. I had to have another surgery in December to take some screws out of my right leg that had moved. So a lot of things were in the way along with Covid in January. Praise God we all overcame that but it slowed things down. So I think PT really helped me. I still need it and I now walk with a walker. I have a slight varus deformity in my right leg meaning it looks bowed. But the physical therapy is really what helps for sure. Exercise as much as you can and try to build the muscles back up. I lost a lot of muscle as well and my big problem is my leg is still weak but my left leg is great now but doing most of the work.
Hi I just had a tibia plateau fx. 4 weeks ago. No surgery. Hope it gets better. Doing everything the doctor tells me. A dog ran into me and knocked me over. Talk about life changing. You are an inspiration. Thankyou
Thanks for the video. Just found out from an MRI that I have a TPF type III. Mine was from falling down some stairs. I've been off crutches and walking with some pain for about 3 weeks now and I get this phone call from the PA telling me to get back on crutches and no weight on that knee. So here I am 1 week from flying to help with a family member in hospice and I have to be on crutches. Ugh! Surgeon appt on 9/26 so I'm glad you mentioned the Facebook group. At least I can gather some info about this on there. Glad you are healed!
Needed this. I am 2 weeks post surgery. Had TPF in the right leg. The negative thoughts, the depression has been killing me. The fact that not a single friend showed up to see me has been very eye-opening.
My gf is taking complete care of me. She is my power and inspiration. Such a pure soul❤. I just feel I am a burden on her tho...and these thoughts are killing me on the inside. My non-weight bearing time is about 6 weeks doc said. I am in the 3rd week now. Hopefully this time gets over soon. I just wanna be able to get back to my life.
If you are going through this, I hope your loved ones, your family and your friends are there for you. This is very tough time.
My mom took care of me and was so hard, cause she is old and she had a kidne operation 1 months before my trouma. During 1st month, i was like a log. I was sleepy, and without energy, i didn't want to eat anything. Anyway, walk a lot, do exercise and you will recover faster. Just move your leg when you are lying or sitting, that helps a lot
I had this surgery 1 week ago .. hit by car on my left knee.
6 - 8 weeks non bearing seems to be around the norm although I think mine went 10. If I didn't have my wife taking care of me I would have needed home health care just to get dressed and fed. I was in great shape when I had my TPF from skiing and feel like I lost so much strength. You'll get through it!
Same
@@cree_VI yeah man 5 weeks post op now, lots of improvement, still NWB but things are actually getting better (very slowly tho lol). Hope you are recovered well too my friend.
Thank you Chris. Very inspiring. Only 2 weeks in for me & your positivity has helped uplift me.
Chris - thank you so much for this video and the FB recommendation, I wish I had found this 12 weeks ago, but better late than never.
I fractured my left tibial plateau on 3/24/23, skiing; the initial pain was brutal. Ski patrol was amazing and so was the Emergency staff in the ski town (Mammoth Lakes, CA). I had surgery on 3/28/23 and now have a plate and three screws. For those of you who are just recently post surgery-- let me tell you it gets better. Early on I had several days where I would burst into tears, feeling helpless and hopeless. But, as with most crying, I felt a lot better after letting it out!
Today is week 12 post surgery!!!! I started weight bearing about 4 days ago with crutches. Not easy, but each day slightly better.
Looking back I can categorize the 12 weeks (post op) as follows: The first four weeks (weeks 1-4) were all about pain management, trying to get comfortable to sleep, and managing going to the bathroom (a function we take for granted until a TPF!). The middle four weeks (weeks 5-8) were about getting some range of motion and getting out of bed and moving a lot more and still pain management (but not as much). The last four weeks (weeks 9-12) were about containing the boredom and trying to not go stir crazy and wanting independence (driving, walking, etc.). Wishing you all a speedy recovery!
I’m also 12 week’s post how is your range of motion?
Mine was a skiing accident also. One plate and five screws. I'm coming up on two years from surgery. I'm about 80% back. Still some occasion pain and stiffness. Skied last year and plan on skiing this year too. I go nice and easy. No more speed runs or jumps / moguls.
@@davidprussen8394 will you be able to run eventually?
@@davidprussen8394that’s really inspiring, glad you’re able to do some skiing again
Glad to hear stories like this. Had my TPF happen on 05/27/22, left knee along with a near complete tear of my left ACL/MCL and some ripping to my meniscii. I was non-weight bearing at all for about 3 months and my whole leg's muscles atrophied in that time (especially the quad). It's been a hell of a journey. Got my ACL reconstruction surgery on 08/18/2023 (they waited so long to see how much function I would get back relying entirely on physical therapy. Plus I had an existing DVT from Covid in December '20 that prolonged the whole process). As of this writing today, they're just about ready to send me back to work and I'm feeling confident I can handle my physical job at last. Anybody with a similar or identical injury, it DOES get better. Just keep reminding yourself that you're always healing and getting stronger than you were, day to day. With an injury like this, your hardest day really was yesterday.
Eight weeks post op and I'm walking completely without a brace already. I was finally able to walk a mile without any pain. Looking forward to being able to run again!
Did you have surgery?
Yes, I did. Had a plate and nine pins put in my knee.
I have plate and 9 screws. 6 wks and they won't let me put weight on it because they said the bone isn't healed enough. You are very fortunate to recover so quickly!
@@annemaling2367😮
I had this fracture after rolling a 3 wheeler trying to do donuts. I have a relatively high pain tolerance, but it was still enough to make me scream for a minute. I then, in all of my grand intelligence, laid in the dirt for 2 hours thinking it would go away. Eventually called an ambulance. The location and severity of the fracture was extremely lucky. It was a fracture through the raised part in the middle of the tibial plateau. Not a complete fracture. Doctor said 6-8 weeks in a cast till it is completely healed. Still will need PT because of stiffness from having my leg straight for that long. 2 weeks in. I am extremely lucky it was not worse. My friend who I was riding with happened to be recording so there is a crash video under "shorts" on my channel. To anybody with this injury or any other injury I wish you a speedy and full recovery🙏
I just broke my tibia plateau one week ago. Going to see the trauma surgeon Tuesday morning. Thank you for the encouragement. I'm very scared for surgery. I am also in school for a medical career right now and I have to miss some clinical. My heart is broken. Mine was a dog that ran into me 😂. Thank you though for this video. You gave me hope.
Reading these comments makes me feel better about my situation. I joined the club & it’s sucks lol but I’m 15 days in & I can now walk on my leg with crutches no surgery. Hope all y’all get well this shit ain’t fun
So grateful for your video Chris, which I stumbled upon looking for TPF info. My injury happened 4 weeks ago on a hike with my son, Slipped down a steep mountainside and fell on my TWICE previously injured right leg. I screamed and cried when it happened knowing the long slow road ahead due to previous ACL and meniscus tears in same leg. My rescue was very dramatic - due to the steep incline I had to be airlifted out by chopper via a rope winch. Bragging rights for life helps a bit! I sustained a medial and lateral TPF but thankfully no surgery required. Just out of straight splint into hinged but likely two more months plus on crutches. It's a long, hard, slow road, and devastating as I'm a Yoga teacher and had taken years to get this knee and leg back to almost normal after my last injury 6 years ago. However, I agree, that faith is our saving grace. Perhaps it's God's intention to truly show me what it means to SURRENDER. God bless you Chris.
I have been in recovery since falling off a roof on 25th of fed I have 2 plates and 19 screws and after 5 months i went from wheel chair to walking i said to myself stuff the 8 weeks on crouches - its was the worst pain and i am at 8 months now and i am in hydrotherapy and physio , and i can now lift my knee over my head in the hydrotherapy , never give up.
This Beautiful man was my motivation first week in my hospital bed.
I just got surgery on Monday. I know you guys now the level of pain I have right now. Also fighting with my monster . Those negative thoughts that come to me. Thank you for the video . Super inspirational
You guys know the level of pain*
How are you feeling now? I hope you are fully recovered by now.
Hope you’re both well
The mental battle is tough but you can do it
Hope you're doing well
Wow, wow, wow. I joined your TPF club September 2020. 1plate and 12 screws, 5 days in the hospital, a walker, a cane, 6 months of PT have past. I’m now 69, walking, able to do squats and able to get up from the floor even though it isn’t pretty! I have worked very hard to recover physically. But I still have flashbacks of my accident that scare me. I’ve never met anyone with this injury. I’m often afraid I’m going to fall and re-injure my knee. I’m paralyzed to run. I always say the only way I’m running is if the tiger is chasing me.
I’m gonna look up the Facebook group, I think reaching others that have gone through this painful injury will help me emotionally. Thank you so much for making the video I needed to find my community. God bless you.
this injury is no joke at all, I am going through as we speak march 30 2024 I fractured my tibia in 4 places and its been the worst pain ever
It just happened to me on July 4th, in my left leg. It was very painful at first but it’s calmed down since I started Tylenol and Ibuprofen (prescribed). The main thing that bothers me is not having independence to go to the toilet or shower without help. I don’t want to fall and make it worse so I have to be careful and let my family members know when I’m gonna stand on the crutches.
@@whitemale2230 yeah it can be very difficult at first to shower and hit the toilet, and its damn near impossible to do on your own. Take your pain meds and start some light physiotherapy as soon as you can , it'll get better soon. I'm starting to walk now with just one crutch and it feels great to be able to move around now. wish you the best one your journey.
@whitemale2230 I hope you're recovering well, brother. My Schatzker 6 fracture happened augustus last year. I went fully of any medications 3 weeks after.. now, I can run, jump, bend my knee more than 150 degrees without any pain or difficulties. I was non weight bearing for 11 weeks.. and I really understand the suffering of not being able to do anything alone. I did manage to do most alone by my upper body strength (and holding by bad leg). Work out, and you'll be great.
Me too. 3 months in now and still can’t walk
Hello, i was praying to God just now and i landed on your video, had a tibial plateau fracture approximately 3 months ago. I am still on non weight bearing following doctor's orders till sometime end of October. Thank you for this encouragement. ❤️
I need to thank you. Just four days ago I got my TPF. I work in an Emergency Room, as the Unit Coordinator. While attempting to medicate an aggressive psych patient, I slipped and fell in some self-induced vomit. Heard a loud pop, and went down. Thankfully, I was surrounded by my coworkers (Doctors and nurses) and already in the ER. They put me on a gurney and before I got settled, the radiology team was doing x-rays.
My work in the ER is my passion. I love going to work, been there for four years, it truly is what I was made to do. Then, reading about the injury I sustained, and the time I would have to be gone, put me in a funk. I sent a text to my girlfriend, who is the night shift AOD, (runs the whole hospital at night)Nighy, telling her that I was down in the dumps. She cheered me up with a video call from the ER, and was able to talk with my friend and coworkers. It really helped, but I still felt kinda low.
Flipping through RUclips to see what kind of recovery time I was up against, I discovered your video. Your situation, your words, your example is very inspiring. Thank you for putting this together. Thank you for the insight and thank you for your courage.
you will make it tim! thank you for standing in the gap for us. my daughter in law is an ICU nurse and i see how much y'all go through for folks from day to day. listen to your PT and focus on recovery. it is a long road, but you will be stronger and able to communicate with more folks who need your care in the future!
Thank You for the great inspiration. I fractured my tibial plateau and tore my medial meniscus going down steps ( 70 pound dog startled by neighbor dog ) yanked me down to next step landed flat and you could hear me scream all the way to the ocean. I was put in a straight leg brace for 5 weeks then a bendable one. Going to PT and was not given surgery. It still hurts and I’m so thankful I’m Came across your inspiring video. I used to run and dance. Now I’m hobbling and trying to strengthen my legs again . Bless you and yours . I will keep moving forward . I came across this at the right time. I’ve been depressed from being slowed down and enduring so much pain. I can’t thank you enough.
I am 5 weeks PO. I have watched this video every week since my injury (7 weeks ago). Thank you for recording this.
I just had this happen to me on July 4th this year. It was dark and I fell in a post hole with my left leg. I’m scheduled for surgery on the 17th to have metal plates installed. I hate being on crutches and feeling mostly helpless. I’m relying mostly on my brother and mother to help me right now, and I’ve prayed for recovery. Thank you for making this video . I might come back to it with updates.
Listen to your doc and PT, we will be lifting you up in prayer!
Hang in there! May 2024 is when I broke mine and have had 2 surgeries and rehab (Metal rods and screws). I'm now home recovering with the help of a PT. I'm healing well per my doctor. Now I'm at the stage of learning to bend my knee and put weight down to learn to walk. My next appt is in August and my doctor expects me to be walking into his office on 2 legs. So hang in there! I never thought I'd get to this stage but here I am! You'll get there!!
Thank you for sharing. I'm going through the same fracture and am almost 4 months and this is definitely a life changing injury. Pray for me to walk again soon.
lifting you up right now!
@@ChrisFunktheFeralOne thank you! I'm slowly walking with a cane but still using my walker. Thank you so much!
I needed this. Thank you. It's 4am and I'm up hurting as usual. I'm glad I stumbled across your video. I push and push and try not to let up, but in the wee hours of the morning, after weeks of poor sleep, and grueling PT it can be easy to start doubting yourself. Thank you for pulling me out of that hole.
I slipped off a step stool putting up Christmas light the end of Nov 2022. I ended up fracturing my knee, TPF. I also waited until the next day going to emergency hoping it would somehow get better. I was placed in a brace and just felt sorry for myself
Yours is the first video I’ve found that talks about the depression that I feel and the worry about what may happen. Thank you
After 4 weeks, they’ve released the knee lock on my brace and I’m starting on leg extensions, knee and leg lifts and ankle stretches. I’m still non-weight bearing. Re-evaluate in another 4 weeks
I’ve had difficulty using crutches, but, I’ll keep at it
Again, thank you for sharing your experience
This is my story. Step stool, waiting till next day. No surgery right now, but I see the orthopedic doctor next week.
@@motorcityjudysame I see my
Orthopedic doctor Thursday I pray I don’t have to get surgery 😢
This is the first time I logged into RUclips just to tell my story.... June 30th, 2023 I went out with friends to the lake with some jet skis. When it was my time to ride the skis, I hopped on and started doing the absolute most resulting in me hitting 2 waves within 2 seconds and causing me to fall off. I knew when I came above surface something was wrong and you're right, the pain was absolutely awful. I went to the hospital right after and found out I broke my tibia in 3 different places and fractured my ankle. The next day I had surgery where they added an external fixator into my leg to keep my bones in place until the swelling went down. On July 14th I had my second surgery where they removed the external fixiator and put in rods and plates into these areas. After surgery I ended up having complications of too much blood loss and passed out 3x resulting in me getting admitted for the night.
Its been 5 days and I feel so hopeless.. I do not want to give up but I feel as if I can't do anything anymore. Physically im constantly in main, mentally Im all over the place because I had a falling out with my family yesterday and emotionally, all I ever want to do is cry.
Im currently home alone and told myself I needed to get up and find some encouraging videos and fell upon yours.... Seeing you continue to move and not give up was all the motivation I needed so I needed to tell you myself thank you so much for telling the world your story. "My injury is life changing not life ending" will be instilled into me in all aspects of my life.
Thank you for sharing your story. I had my TP surgery on July 24th I’m about 4 weeks post surgery and the pain is finally calming down.
It’s very difficult to straighten my leg which Iam continue my doing stretches.
I’m able to bend my knee past 90 degrees but not fully all the way down yet.
I’ve had a falling out with my partner as I was dumped in the hospital.
I’m currently in a rehabilitation center. I have hope things will get better.
18 weeks post surgery and still walking with a cane. Very frustrating but continuing with PT twice a week and looking for every bit of advice possible. Great video and thanks for sharing
2,5 months ago, i stumbled upon a dog and fell from a stair. It was my fault. i didn't watch where i was going. After operation, i spend 8 weeks at home and then get 5 weeks rehabilitation in a hospital (i am o my last week there). I had TPF, tibia, and lateral maleol fractures. The first 3 weeks at home was very hard. I felt weakeness and sleepy and ni apetite. I felt so bad that i couldn't do anything. The doctor didn't explaned to me anything so i had to do my research. In rehab, i learn so much, and i can bend my knee 50-degree angle and learn to walk part weight bearing with a walker. I forget how to walk, and still sometimes i lift my leg automatically 😅 till need lots of to work with "frosen" ancle and a knee. Before, my mom always said that i am walking too fast, and now other old patients, most with knee or hip replacement, walking faster than me. 😅
I noticed that most people don't understand this injury. They are like: it's more than 2 months passed, how come you still don't walk...
folks really don't have a clue do they!!! but then again, i didn't know what a tibial plateau was till i hit mine with a tree!
Got a TPF, underwent surgery 4 days back, now watching ur videos, motivated..
The bone should be fully healed in about 3 months time, maybe little more or less. As long as you didn't rip or tear any tendons or ligaments(like I did), it's just a matter of strength and gait training from your physical therapy. Good luck!
Thank you for sharing your story I’m currently in the beginning of my recovery and I just had my 2 week follow up appointment just yesterday and I thought I could get my staples out but got to wait 2 more weeks. I’m currently still on nwb for this leg and I’m going crazy everyday. I feel like a burden to my family and friends who are actually showing up to help me, which this feeling along with not being able to work is taking a toll on my mental health. This time is also showing me the truth and lies of who is really there for me and who I thought would be there for me which is also affecting my mental health. But I’m still pushing and I refuse to give up! I got a husband and son and hyper doggy who are my motivation to keep pushing through all this🥺
anyone who loves you won't consider you a burden!!! we are called to help in times of trouble and i hope your crew encourages you through it all. keep pushing yourself and don't let the war in your mind win!
It's always helpful to find something good that comes out of accidents. Tree landed on your leg - not your head. My fall was into the street. Fortunate that there were no cars or bikes coming.
God bless you for your words. I just joined the club last week and I’m trying to figure out what it means for my life. Your encouragement and optimism gave me a lot of hope.
Very inspirational video. I'm 66 and broke foot and my tibial plateau in several places on 4/1/22 by jumping off a 4 to 5 foot ledge at the golf course. What an April Fools Day. Like you, I did it to myself. I am still going to PT one year later. But like you, I put my faith in the Lord and have struggled thru all emotions. HE has helped me get thru it all. I've also been blessed by having a loving and supportive family. Amen to keep pushing on with life. Life may be different, but it's certainly not over. God bless you!
Super inspirational! Seven weeks out from lateral TPF surgery from a skiing accident. Finally starting to feel better and swelling going down. PT helping but still non weight bearing and on crutches. I can't believe how much energy this sucked out of me but I'll be back. Keep the faith!
So sorry. It will certainly get better bu d 9th - 10th week post surgery. Please 🙏 don't push/force it. Keep up a positive attitude towards light exercise by raising d entire leg slightly while on a back laying position. Ensure you flex ur ankle as much as u can while in d same posture position.
How are you now ?
@@Dee12Carbon how are you now ?
I've recovered fully.
Walking like nothing happened.
I'm really grateful to God.
18th of this month will make it 12months since my accident.
I'm super excited 😊.
Thanks for checking up on me .
@@Dee12Carbon Thats great! I'm coming up on two years now and I still have some pain / stiffness. I'm able to walk 12 to 13 miles at a time but its not 100%
Chris, I and others on this thread genuinely appreciate your sharing of event leading up to your injury and the detailed timeline of events post operative during your recovery. You and I both share several things. Large men that love running and staying busy. I as well have trusted in God to give me the strength and will power to push through the discomfort and rehabilitate this injury the best I possibly can. April 7th of this year, 2023, I found myself in southern California at Huntington Beach, Orange County, while playing beach volleyball in the sand along the pacific coastline. Beautiful day, great vibes, positive attitudes, and lots of sun. One play was all it took. I'm 6'4'' at 250 pounds and in very good shape. Muscular build and very strong bones. I jumped up for a spike, and upon landing, a guy on the opposing team somehow tripped and fell over onto my side and landed on the outside of my left knee while my left foot was planted in the sand and caused my leg to collapse inwardly. Immediately we all heard a loud snap. Sounded like a branch being snapped in half in a rapid movement. I fell onto the ground and noticed my leg was distorted (misaligned) and not too soon afterwards, the pain set in and was excruciating. I was then rushed to Hoag Hospital in Newport Beach, CA and the X-Ray revealed a closed left tibial plateau fracture. Went into surgery three days later after the swelling subsided.
I spent 1 week in the inpatient due to elevated blood pressure and monitoring of possible blood clotting in the injured leg. I was then discharged and transition immediately to physical therapy for 11 days which was a big help due to the PT(s) really pushing me on increasing range of motion. I was instructed to be non weight bearing for 12 weeks, but I'm a little stubborn and could not resist bearing at least some weight. Within 3 weeks, I began nearly full weight bearing just because I felt that my bones were strong enough to handle the stress of the pressure from my weight without altering the plate and 3 screws that were in my knee. I am now 5 weeks post injury and am walking full weight bearing with very minimum pain if any throughout my entire day. I do understand that this does come with a risk and I may end up having to pay for it later, but this was a risk I was willing to take due to needing to return to my employments. I am both a military servicemember and a law enforcement officer. If I do not return to 80%, or running fluently with no issues in passing the performance physical fitness tests that are required, I will not be able to be employed in either capacity.
Please throw in a prayer for this man and I'm wishing healing, recovery, and longevity to each patron on this forum.
Wish you all the best
Life changing, well said !
31.01 accident, broke my left leg when a wave hit me at knee level, on a sand beach, ridiculously stupid, but it happened and it was my fault, should my leg have been bender wouldn’t have broken it. Xrayed and put in brace. TIP do not bear weight on the injured leg, lift it up on pillows and apply ice. Ask to be started on blood thinners daily injections to eliminate thrombosis.
06.02 made it to the hospital back from holidays, start of pre-op. TIP ask questions, prepare them in advance and ask your surgeon and nurses. Get books and videos coz you’ll be there for the long haul. Monitor your TI daily, if you don’t go number 2, alert them immediately.
08.02 surgery, open reduction with sutures on meniscus, cadaver bone graft, one plate and one rod, 13 screws. TIP manage your pain, manage your TI. Watch your sleep time, take a break, rejoice, the hardest is at home.
14.02 out of hospital wearing a brace and asked to do 6 weeks of non bearing weight. Light PT. TIP go easy on pain meds, they kill your transit, bring sweats, mess with your sleep patterns and totally screw your libido.
Week 2: staples ablation, first full shower TIP massage your scar, make sure it slides over your skin, always compare to the healthy leg. Apply vitamin E ointment, make sure your shower is equipped with a chair, avoid tripping or falling again.
Week 3 to 6: PT and ice. Fight that edema until it’s down. Prefer using a walker over the crutches. Bend your knee during PT, do get that 90 degrees if not painful.
Week 6: met with surgeon, added 4 extra weeks, it’s okay, take it well, it’s for your good sake. Allowed me 50% bearing weight, which is crap doesn’t make diff with NBW. Enjoy life, hammer that PT program they give you.
To all fellow injured friends: it’s okay, it ain’t the end, we are survivors, we support each other !
Thanks for your tips. First PT in the morning. One week post accident.
@@jennyedington4339 good luck ! im at almost 11 weeks post op, im walking without crutches but i have a limp and lots of weakness. no matter how hard it feels dont give up !
@@loganrourke5168 thanks. Well done on your recovery. Got good ROM. Five weeks (NWB)in now. See Consultant and physio next week.
@@loganrourke5168 how are you?
This is so inspirational. Praise God for your recovery and the willpower you had that came from Him!! All glory to God - no matter how the injury happens, or how slow or fast the recovery is - He is carrying me through this and I’m grateful for the presence of Jesus. It’s hard - it’s ALL hard.
I appreciate the video. I had a car accident and I'm 12 weeks into recovering from tibia plateau fracture with plate and screws, and broken femur with rod and screws. Thank you for giving me some hope
Merci pour cette vidéo même si je ne comprends pas tout vu mon niveau d’anglais. Fracture du plateau tibial le 21/1/23. Opérée le jour même. Mon tabouret s’est cassé sous moi… je rentrais d’une journée de ski… tellement idiot comme accident !! Jamais rien cassé en skiant 😢 je ne sais pas si je pourrais skier à nouveau… pour le moment cette idée me fait trop peur !
Je commence depuis 2 semaines à lacher le fauteuil… difficile les béquilles car cela occasionne d’autre douleurs…c’est vraiment un très long chemin ! À la fois physique et moral…c’est dur, très dur parfois… d’être dépendant des autres… des efforts énormes pour les gestes quotidiens… qui n’a pas vécu ça ne peut pas s’en rendre compte…en tous les cas, aujourd’hui j’aime la vie !! Tellement elle est précieuse… courage à tous de France ❤
Thank you! I have joined the FB group you mentioned. I am at the 6 week post op and ready to add partial weight bearing. You are an inspiration. We are big hikers and backpackers over the age of 65 so I am determined to work up to hiking again.
Had my TPF 2 years ago mountain biking. I'm back mountain biking and my knee feels 90% back and like you said... Keep pushing and living!!
How long did it take for you to get back to weight bearing?
@@katherinesiegelstein7336 how r u
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Chris, you are so inspirational. God is using you in a mighty way! I fell down a flight of stairs on 12-12-22. I have TPF. I had an external fixative and now 2nd Surgery. I am a million % motivated to walk again! You really made me feel better. When I felt like I was at my lowest. God bless you! I have now joined the Facebook group that you mentioned. Did not even know it existed. Thank you!
My TPF was also the result of falling down stairs.
Thank you so much for sharing your story and the words of encouragement. I had my surgery yesterday for the type 2 TPF. I have a plate and 7 screws along with bone fillers to fill the depressed cancellous bone. I have been a very active person. I feel stressed about getting back to normal. I worry about being able to do all the things like workout, hiking, swimming again without worrying about the past fracture.
All I have in my control right now is to seek the help of God and push through to become stronger.
Thanks again and I loved your encouragement.
How are you now ?
I had TPF 7 weeks ago... Your story is very motivational... Thank you for sharing. As with you I was the cause of my injury.. It a life changing injury ... Not a life ending injury❤ love that statement...
October 29th ( my bothers bday) and 17 wheeler wasn’t paying attention and crashed into me. My heart stopped for over 2 hours and both of my femurs were broken and so was my Tibial plateau. I’m not allowed to be weight bearing at all on my left because of both of the breaks. Seeing someone go through something I am and coming out perfectly fine is such an inspiration. Thank you so much for posting this
So grateful to have found your video & reading all of the comments lets me know I’m not alone. I fell & suffered a TPF on 4/1/22. Even my doctor was astounded at my “weird” fracture. Had surgery to repair with a plate & screws on 4/18/22 & was non weight bearing for 3 months. Started PT for walking about 3 weeks ago. It’s slow going but I refuse to use the wheelchair anymore. My problem is that when I walk too much, my leg, ankle & foot swell up to twice the normal size. It’s so frustrating! I’m trying to take it day by day & trust in the Lord that I’ll get there eventually. I wish my work understood. I can tell they’re frustrated that I still need to work remote but the office is in a high rise building & it takes too much walking to get up there. Sending love & prayers for healing to the other members of the TPF Club. We’ll get through this!
Hey, how is your recovery journey going now?
How are you?
Thank you so much for sharing your experience.
You are totally right, do not give up keep going. In the same time listen to your body, take care of it, take a rest if necessary and go further.
Stumbled across your video and really encouraged. I was in a car crash a month ago with my teo young kids in the car. They were ok but i have a TBF. I didn't need surgery because of where the vreak was, but im in a full leg brace and non weight bearing. I feel so emotional and frustrated by my limitations and dont know eht this happened to me. I regularly replay the accident in my mibd, even though the other person accepted liability
I fell getting out of my suv wearing Nike slides. My left leg went backwards. It was the worst pain of my life. There wasn’t enough drugs to make the pain go away.
I’m 8 weeks post injury/6 weeks post op. This has been the hardest 6 weeks of my life.
I started weight bearing today. I walked about 600 steps. It hurt and it hurt a lot. But tomorrow I will do 1000. I am ready to be done with the wheelchair. Soon I tell myself. 🎉
I wish to read these comments where people give me hope that i can walk after 6 weeks ... Thank you
Hi there..I did the same, fell getting out of my car 8 days ago, 4 days post surgery now, pain was incredible but brilliant pain nurse tweaked my pain meds and coping now. Just worried re recovery/timescale. Great support from my family and friends but still feels bit scary that I won't get back to normal. 😮
@@anniebeeee I am now 3.5 months post op. I have been walking for 2 months now. It’s slow & steady to walking. But I’m doing it. Take it one day at a time friend.
@@mahimaagrawal2546 I’m started walking at 6 weeks. I ditched the wheelchair about 10-12 days after I started walking! I made it upstairs about 3 weeks after that.
Thank you for sharing this video
I jumped off a log at my daughters on Easter Day. When I landed I felt something pull, pop or break, I thought I’m hurt. My grandson helped me gimp up the hill and drove me home. My knee swelled up three times it’s size. I called my new doctor and had a video visit. I waited for 5 days for a call from radiology to set up an appointment. No one called so went to the ER to have an X-ray.
Docs came in said I broke my TBF. He said how old are you? I said 67 he said your one tough lady. I call the orthopedic surgeon in the morning and make an appointment.
I can’t get used to these crutches. I’m walking on it as little as I can. When you live alone it’s hard to stay off it. Reading everyone’s post gave me some helpful information. Thanks for sharing the Facebook info.
yes ma'am! the crutch pads helped me out a whole lot, we got them at the local drug store and they saved my arm pits for sure. just take it slow and you will get em, i even climbed stairs with mine after a bit but it drove my bride crazy!
Hey brother - I am a believer as well trusting the good lord to guide me. Changing vs ending. Amen. I just got injured. On day 4. Iron sharpens Iron! Prayers!
I too caused my injury, skateboarding ( I've been a skateboarder for 35 years ), so I know the mental battle about blame.
I'm now 9 weeks post op, still not weight bearing and been given no PT ( I'm in England and they don't seem to promote it as much as in the US ), but I'm ready to get back to walking as soon as I'm told.
Your video has reaffirmed in me that I am gonna get through this, probably not back to skateboarding, but definitely back .
I needed to hear this, I was thinkin this whole time that I was doing too much because I want so badly to be mobile again.
Crazy to think I'm not the only one wanting to push thru this type of injury except your lucky it was one leg I broke both my legs right below the knees when a buck jumped out in front of me on my dirt bike and I hit an oak tree head on at 40 mph head on man it is a hard recovery I'm about three months past now but I was up walking on one leg 3 days after surgery
Lateral Tibea Plateau fracture, 2 weeks after surgery. This accident was not my fault. Right now I am uninsured, unemployed and have to deal with trying to get medical bills paid by the business where this injury happened. Doctor said I would need a knee replacement sometime soon. I'm not a quitter, but I'm living off of my savings right now. If I can't work I'm a burden to others. I've already got a mountain of bills and more to come. THAT, is what keeps me up day and night. I'm an older lady who has worked blue collar jobs all my life. I had a job interview 2 days after this happened and now everything it just seems so hopeless. Until I watched your video I did not know how serious this injury was. I had to ask for financial assistance and I am absolutely humiliated. I want/need to work so badly, but how/why would any employer hire an older blue collar worker like me now. Before I went in to surgery I told my one family member to not let them cut off my leg jokingly. Perhaps it would have been better and cheaper just to let them do that. I'm in a very dark place right now and all I can see is a lot of people who's only concern is getting paid. How can I get back ony feet if I can't afford PT and can't afford a knee replacement? Sorry folks, I'm just in a really bad place right now.
carol, i hope you are doing better. take it one day at a time and focus on as many good things as you can. don't look at the bad for long, skip over it and try to see where you are blessed or can be a blessing. i know that sounds "churchy" but i tell you, what we focus on is where we tend to stay! i will be lifting you in prayer specifically ma'am!
If you're off work, no insurance not being paid. Sign up for meidcaid you've paid into it your entire working life paid for thousands of others to have Healthcare. And do not worry about the bills' focus on recovery. I say this as a blue-collar worker. My tibial plateau fracture happened 3 weeks ago no surgery was minimally displaced. My orthopedic surgeon put me in a hinged knee brace after two weeks. I've been working on range of motion now for one week. I am praying this doctor knows what he's doing. And I don't end up 6 weeks in find out he doesn't know what he's talking about and ends up needing surgery.
I appreciate you from my almost lost soul. I had recently joined the TPF legment, broke mine three weeks ago today I was trying to bend my knee and it wouldn't budge and I broke down crying getting scared that I can't be me again. I've been watching videos on how to recover and reading comments which only made Me cry more. But I found you and I'm thankful I listened too every word you said with smile hope. I was gonna give up I felt it but I didn't want to I don't want too and seeing you and hearing you that was real motivation sir and I thank you. We all are getting through this, and just cause we can't run doesn't mean we stop walking , we just get too enjoy being in that moment a lot longer:) E.E.A, Effort, Energy, Attitude. Thank you
I broke my tibula and fibula right on my shin about a month and a half ago. This was thankfully a straight break across. When I got home from the hospital I cried for 3 weeks because I couldn't bend my knee and my leg was swollen as heck and I had never broken anything before so this was unbelievable pain. What got my knee stronger were leg lifts off of the couch with your leg straight and i kept trying to lay down and pull my knee up as much as possible but not tooooo much where you'll tear anything. The #1 thing that got my knee back to bending was a stationary bike. After a month I started this and I am now allowed to walk but I'm flat footed and those nails they put in are right there on my flat side. I can walk but with a limp. My problem now after using that bike a mile or two daily is my foot and putting 100% of weight down when I'm walking. It sucks but my knee was also the scariest thing ever and now that I can bend it I'm so relieved.
You will get better brother it took me 12 weeks to bend my knee I am 56 can walk but unable to run which I miss a lot. Strange thing happen in life it was covid lockdown when I broke my tibia
@@outspoken3297 how are you ?
It has been 4 months since I missed the ladder next to my boat. This could be my story and it has made me feel so much better about how I am recovering physically and mentally (I know it was fault). Thank you so much for sharing this.
How r u now?
I'm goin through it right now. Thanks for this video. It was inspiring
Thankyou for this video I’m 40 and suffered a TPF in a car accident less than a week ago. Running was a huge part of my life, I was about to enroll in a yoga teacher training course I’m a dancer too- all of this was just ripped away from me. But seeing you crouched down in the garden in the beginning of this video gives me hope that I can get a little of my life back after this
i finally got back to running! you got this, just breathe and recover well!!!!
wow ok that gives me some hope 😢❤
I am four months now after how long you can do everything like before please let me know
Currently in the recovery of TPF non surgical. By far one of the hardest things I’ve had to go through. Depression is real and it’s a fight you have to pull yourself out of. Thanks for your video and inspiration. My husband and I travel to AL often to fish, maybe we will see you out there one day!
I’m also on the 5th week non surgical. I’m not getting any advice from hospital as yet so looked online and omg this could be bad ! My cast is off in 2 days to be replaced with a brace which will have the angle changed every 2 weeks . Think I need to start asking some questions as assumed it was just a standard tibia break !
Slipped on Gravel and popped the Knee through 90 degrees of the Vertical landed on my side and after a few seconds it popped back , X ray and MRI denoted a hairline Crack of the Tibia Plateau, and the Consultant said the MRI denoted a grade 2 tear of the MCL... hinged brace and support crutches for Ten weeks, the swelling went away and i'm better than before as the i told the Consultant i had trashed it twenty five years previous, he reckoned the MCL had never recovered and that there was a weakness allowed for an unstable Knee which would swell up for a pastime prior to the fall so this caused my fall... the structure around the joint [MCL] came better than before thus giving me a stable platform... Sorted...
I just had the alls good for my doc , fractures healed after 11 weeks and can gradually walk unaided and brace off over the next month . Physio has been well worth it 👍
Thanks for this informational video. Just came out of surgery a few days ago. Doc said it will definitely be a tough journey but the plan is to keep a positive attitude and know that I have some tough work ahead of me.
I’m going on 2 months post-surgery, and progress is excruciatingly slow. The depression is real. Trying to stay motivated and upbeat is the biggest challenge I’ve ever had to deal with.
Thankyou for making this video !! My journey began last Wednesday.....very early days yet.
I'm 63, immediate post-surgery stage. Your talk is an honest and motivational synopsis of the challenges I face. I wonder if you've been able to ride a bike (I know, good way to get a matching set of knees.) I like your tomahawk (Viking ax?) logo. I just took an off the shelf tomahawk and tricked it out loosely based on 18th century originals. That may seem off-subject, but I'm referring to your statement about staying busy with hobbies, projects, etc., as a component of recovery and mental well-being. Spot on. Thanks so much.
i am back on the bike and back to running now! even beat my pre injury 5K times recently. that hawk in my logo is a throwing hawk that i had in the truck. we were finishing an alligator hunt and photographing the gator when it came back to life and the closest thing i had to finish it off was that. the blood on it is very real gator blood!
I got hit by a truck while riding my bike in May and ended up with a tibial plateau fracture that required two surgeries to fix - I had to be in an external fixator for a week for the swelling to go down, and then a week later, that was removed and four plates and 17 screws were needed to fix it. I'm five weeks out from the injury and three weeks away from being able to start weight-bearing, so it's so, so good to see others documenting their recovery and sharing tips!
Thanks for the its "life changing not life ending" I needed that. Also the FB group was excellent recommendation. Loved to see how active you were and thanks for discussing the mental health piece. I was hit by a jetski and sustained a level 6 fracture but like you could have died. Still grappling with the trauma but thanks for the reminder to snap me out of the victim mindset into a victor. As soon as I am cleared I too will not be running but swimming so I reduce onset of arthritis. Until then I will be living life to best of ability ✨️
I had a type 5 during COVID. Two plates on each side and the injury was my fault riding a scooter. 01/21 was my last of 3 surgeries and by March I was able to put as much weight as I could take. June I closed on a house and moved from NJ to Atlanta suburbs. I work 100% remote and I’m also in technology. I have most 90% of my hyper extension and flex back. The experience was hard and lots of tears. That FB group was a great help and support too. Today I’m walking 5-6 miles daily with my under desk treadmill. I also was able to walk 20k steps in a single session then I broke it with 30k in a single walking session which is about 15 miles. I practice intermittent fasting 20/4 and continue to live a healthier lifestyle.
Can you share the Facebook group info, I had the surgery 1 week ago.
I’m 23 years old & fractured both my heels . I had fell off the roof of my home & it’s a 1 story home so it wasn’t too high but I was in pain & couldn’t walk right when the injury happened . I thank good I landed on my feet & not on my neck . This story gave me a bit relief but I just hope I can walk again it’s been 1 week since my injury & im still in splints . Haven’t got seen yet so I’m just on standby hopefully I’m in prayers & get good news once I see the doctor
9 months out from my TBF from wakeboarding, 5 fractures. Still have pretty severe nerve damage in my foot and my ankle and foot get stabbing pains. My atrophy in my quad is what is limiting me because I’m still weak. I was very active prior to this so I hope I’ll be back to normal this time next year. Have already played about 7 rounds of golf with lots of soreness and stiffness the next day. This is a long road and wouldn’t wish this on anybody.
Thank you so much!! It’s inspiring to me 😢I’m through this process of healing after 5 months fractured , I’m gonna keep walking, it’s just life-changing injury ❤thank you for making video to sharing people, it’s mean a lot 😢😢😢❤❤❤
Thanks for sharing.
I sustained a TPF on a road traffic accident and I just came outta surgery about 2weeks ago, still non-weight bearing and still on crutches.
I'm fully encouraged by your video, I believe just soon I will be strong and walk all by myself.
Did they give you an estimate for how long it would take for you to bear weight?
Thank you, Chris. I'm glad I stumbled upon your video while searching for some PT exercises. I had cancer in my right knee at the tibial plateau in 2018 and 2019. After cancer treatment and despite lingering knee pain, I walked and walked. Later, a CT Scan showed two stress fractures and a bone fragment. No treatment options were presented. I did do some PT, but the PT wasn't that helpful. With a BS degree in fitness, I just kept rehabbing it myself. Here I am five years later, and a recent PET/CT Scan has shown a stress fracture to the medial and proximal tibia. I've not seen a orthopedic doc yet. A referral has been submitted. Before cancer, I was a long-distance runner. Boy, do I miss running! So, I understand your frustration there. And, right now, walking is painful. So, besides work, I'm now a flight attendant; I'm not walking outside of work. Like you, I won't give up. However, it's certainly frustrating that this has happened as I've embarked on this new career as an FA. I don't qualify for PFML until after a year of employment with my company. Anyway, thank you for the video and group info.
Needed this. Thank you 🙏🏽 been one and a half years since TPF, still can’t wear high heels, and I sometimes still struggle with a slightly limp let alone run! This is the reminder I needed to be patient with myself and keep working hard on recovery.
Good advice sir, this truly is life altering but not life ending - that is my mantra. I am 10 months post op from my Tibial Plateau Schatzker IV fracture with a full meniscal repair and 3 days after surgery had a pulmonary embolism settle in the lower right lobe of my lung. I was fully non weight bearing for 12 weeks and lost a considerable amount of muscle tone which has been my biggest hurdle in getting back to walking. This is a long haul injury and recovery is measured in extremely small gains, but they do happen if you are putting in the work with PT. Your mind can really start beating up your spirit and it's hard to stay positive, but you really need to not go down that rabbit hole too often. I know I will walk without a crutch or a cane eventually (I am now able to take about 14 steps simultaneously with a limp) and that it is just going to take time - something which my PT keeps reminding me of. I think one of the hardest things I found when researching this online was getting frustrated how some people are back to normal in a few months - so I started thinking why isn't that me and what am I doing wrong. Just remember, that your injury is not theirs and to not compare.
You will get better brother its nasty fracture and take a time I broke my tibia and metal been put in my knee it's two years now I can walk without pain but cannot run. Jus keep moving your leg whenever you can and you will see the progress it takes time you will get better
Mine happened last November when I took a hard fall while getting onto my horse. I’m 6 months into my recovery, and I’m getting around really well, but there’s still some pain. I use a treadmill, and so far, I’m only at 1.5 miles, and I’m very gradually increasing the speed. Running hasn’t been something I’ve cared about for years, but I’m still very active, and looking forward to riding again as soon as it warms up a little (it’s April in Wisconsin and still COLD). I’ll be 70 in August, and I am determined to get back to doing everything I have done in the past.
I just fractured mine 10 days ago falling off my very sweet but still green mare. They aren't talking surgery yet, but I'm afraid that's because I already have bad arthritis and will need a knee replacement soon anyway. Hope you are back in the saddle!
@@ponygirl1716 I’m sooo sorry. We both, obviously, love horses, and we know there are risks, but even an older horse can take you by surprise. Now I’m at 9 months, and I’ve been riding my horse most of the summer. I don’t like the hot weather, so that is always a factor. But, I got in a number of trail rides, and I practice a little dressage at home. I’ve always loved the fact that I could jump onto my gelding’s neck (he will put his head down for me), and get him to lift up so I could swing onto him bareback. I was able to do that again this summer, but then I started having trouble because I just couldn’t get enough spring into my jump! Now, I’m trying to figure out what it takes!!
The other day I just took him into the arena with a halter and lead rope to practice, and I finally had to find something small (about 6” in height) to give me a little edge. That worked great, and I got on and off him several times.
I took a hard fall because I had gotten after him (backed him up and slapped him on the shoulder a few times with the reins) for not wanting to leave his buddy. I just wanted to go for a ride in one of the fields, something I’d done a number of times in the past. He’s normally a really well behaved horse, but I don’t ride as much as I used to, and he knows where home is! (I could take him to some trails elsewhere and he’d be fine). When I went to mount, I got one foot in the stirrup and was just lifting up as he went quickly sideways, away from me. I lost my grip and my balance, and landed on really hard ground, which is what fractured my knee. Dammit!!!!
Recovery is slow, and I think I’ve felt most frustrated more recently because I just want to not deal with this anymore! But, I can do just about everything now. I still keep up with exercises to help with stiffness and full range of motion (which still isn’t completely there, but very close). You will be fine! You’ll ride your mare again. If you can afford it at all, send her to a trainer for a few weeks since she’s still learning. If you can’t then do a lot of ground work with her when you’re able (A LOT). Too many people don’t realize that ground manners are really important to having a safe riding horse. I wish you a speedy recovery, and good luck with your mare. ❤️
@@annewatman677 Thank you! Saw the Dr. today and the news is good so far--no surgery required. Still going to be laid up for a minimum of 8 weeks. My mare just got a little stubborn, wanted to leave the arena. I told her No and she started hopping a little (not really rearing), which was fine, but then she spun around and I just went Splat! A very minor fall, but still managed to crack my TP.
I'm glad you're getting back to riding! I wish you all the best in your continued recovery.
@@ponygirl1716 If you don’t need surgery, that will make healing a lot easier! I actually had a tibial fracture on my other leg about 12 years ago, and it also involved a horse! That time I was trying to trim my mare’s hooves. Somehow, she pulled back, I lost my balance, and her hoof came down on my knee and hit my shin. THAT hurt!!! But it was my shin that was really painful, and I just thought I needed to catch my breath. But when I tried to get up, I couldn’t. I actually recovered fairly quickly, especially compared to this time. I’m probably forgetting a lot, but I know I didn’t have the same kind of pain. I managed to call my dad, who helped me into his car. With this one, my husband had to call EMS, and they had to knock me out to get me on the stretcher! I had to wait a week for surgery, and the pain from that was awful.
It’s still going to take time, and you’ll probably want a walker at the very least. It took me about a year to fully recover, but I could do a lot before then. Now, I’m hoping 18 months will be full recovery. Do you PT!!! Don’t push yourself too hard, and listen to your doctor/PT. You will be okay, and you will ride your horse again. (Darn horses!!! But I still love mine.)
@@annewatman677 Oh wow, you broke both tibias--ouch! Yes, I'm doing my best to be good. I have a wheelchair now, since my good knee was really starting to hurt with me using a walker. Once I'm able to start some weight-bearing on my injured leg, I'll go back to the walker. I'm thrilled right now because the doc said I can start stretching my knee gently, which is awesome because it stiffens up so easily.
I'm worried about my mare, because she's insulin-resistant and needs exercise, even if it's just 15 minutes in the round pen 3 times a week. Right now I can't do anything with her, and I'm afraid I might have even worse chronic pain in my knee after this. My family is after me to sell her, which I really don't want to do, but it seems like it might be the best thing for her. Maybe I'll send her to a trainer for a month and see what happens. Thanks for your encouraging words.
Talk about fortitude!!! Chris, you are amazing and such an inspiration! I’m sure that sharing your experience will help others.
Coming up on my tenth week very scared ill not be the same just ready to start pt and move on
Thank you for your video! I had tibial plateau fracture 1.5 months ago, surgery 4.5 weeks ago, and am recovering and probably won’t be weight bearing for another 6 weeks. Your video is so helpful and encouraging to me!
How are you doing
I joined the TPF club on the ski slope 3 days ago. Chris, thank you for sharing about the struggles of self blame. That regret and frustration has been more painful than the knee. I’ve been working hard not to get down about it, & you just helped me so very much. I’m reading everything I can find and joined the FB group you recommended. I’m confident that finding your video will have a big impact on my recovery. Thank you so very much.
sorry, you had to find this, but very glad to help. remember, breathe and take one day at a time! you got this!!!
@@ChrisFunktheFeralOne thank you so much!
Same here! TPF from skiing accident 2/15. Blamed myself because I made a bad decision to try to get a tiny bit of air on a small rolling hill on a green slope. Should be no problem for me but the snow was soft because it was a warm day. Down I went and my ski didn’t detach from my boot. It resulted in a Bicondylar TPF. I struggle with the self-blame too but this video helps me with that. Blessings on your journey of recovery and know that you’re not alone!
@@AmyKoch-qz8kw lmao I did the same on 1/26/23. Had ORIF surgery on 2/17/23 after my ski accident. We get through these things
@@FinnAdamchek how are you now?
Hey brother! I'm 16 weeks out from a type IV and have finally graduated to a crutch and will hopefully be unassisted in the next couple weeks. That FB group was definitively a life saver (especially in those first few weeks post Op). Have you ever thought about taking up cycling? You could push yourself farther without the worry of join damage and too much impact. Thanks for this video though. People often think its "just a break" so it's always great to see more education spread about this injury.
i do ride Ian, but not near like i need to! i have a Giant Roam 3 hybrid that i run on our riverwalk here but my longest ride is only about 20 miles. i would bike more, but i fish too much!!!
shew, broke my left tibial plateau when I was 17. That was probably 1981 or so. I'll be 58 in March. Broke it playing basketball, warming up. Nobody around me, someone shot the ball, i jumped for a rebound, heard a pop. Found myself sitting on the court, legs up to my chest and left leg sunk in at the kneecap. I knew I was messed up. My buddies got me up and my leg sort of pop back out and started swelling. Took me to ER, surgery the next morning. 28 days in the hospital. 8 weeks in a straight cast. 8 weeks in a straight splint. Some of the most painful physical therapy that I have ever encountered. I'm sure things are alot better now a days compared to when my injury took place. Good to see you are recovering. My knee, so far has never really given me a problem. It grinds and pops but maybe the replacement can be put off a while longer..the original surgeon told me by age 55 I'd have to have it replaced. Keep on keeping on!!!!
Have my MRI soon, don’t know if I’ll need surgery yet. After reading the comments I realized I’m never gonna fully recover, this is really upsetting. This video was really comforting, thanks.
don't let other folks limit you! push yourself for your own recovery, don't let it bring you down. it is a slow process but i am stronger for the efforts i made!
Chris thank you so much for sharing. I just did the same thing that was totally my fault. We are in the middle of moving from a home we have life at for 27 years so we have a lot of stuff to go through . We were actually getting stuff out of the attic in the garage. And trying to be some help on a very hot day, I went up the ladder about 4 steps and my Husband lowered down a light weight wooden chair and the leg of the chair got hung up and pushed me out and I missed the rail to stop the fall and the leg slipped and catch it in the step which I feel did the first damage and then the landing sealed the deal. I am so thankful to God that it wasn’t any worse. I am very disappointed in myself but I will use the bump in the road to show God I will trust Him in all things. He is my provider and He will send help to us so my husband doesn’t kill himself trying to do it all by himself. I said well Lord you have my attention 100% now and You will show me your faithfulness. I will tell others what great things He has done for me and my husband. I will connect with a Facebook group like you suggested. Thank you again Chris May God continues to bless you and strengthen you in all you do.
Thank you for the video, Chris. I in just out of hospital from my tibia fracture over 30 peices. I've reached out to join that Facebook group you mentioned in your video, so thank you very much. You're an inspiration. Thanks for your experience strength and hope.
I am in a very similar situation! Glad to see someone eles who is determined to make the best of it! I was hit by a car last Wednesday it’s day 3 after my surgery it’s ruff but no pain no gain.
Thank you, my surgery is tomorrow. Kickin' myself bigtime.
Hope everything goes well and you have a super fast recovery!
Thank you for sharing your story and positivity. I broke my leg on July 3rd and the urgent care told me I have a hairline fracture. I saw an orthopedist who told me I have a TPF with a 1 cm depression and referred me to a surgeon who I will see next week. I am trying to mentally prepare myself and try to stay positive. I was very depressed when the orthopedist told me I need surgery and it is uplifting to see your video! Thank you!
same boat, I broke mine on July 31st. Xray's didn't reveal a break until I had an MRI on Tuesday, just found out yesterday I have an impacted and comminuted fracture of the lateral tibial plateau. I'm patiently waiting for a call to schedule my CT to find out how deep the depression is.
Does the surgery not speed up recovery? I'm new to this.
I also found your video searching for TPF recovery tips. 9 weeks ago my dog ran into my leg, fracturing my tibia. Later that day I fell on crutches and fractured both wrists. It's been an adventure, ;-) but although we don't currently have insurance and I need to figure out the rehab myself, I am blessed with a lot of amazing support and have seen God work through this situation. Thank you for sharing your encouraging and inspiring story.
Chris you're so right, Life changing but not life ending. I fell on July 16, 2022 jumped off the back of a trailer my flip flop caught the edge of the trailer and the asphalt caught me. Broke my right radius and left TPF with 8mm displacement. Didn't have surgery until Aug 5, 2022. I have been Blessed because I did my surgery (on both) same day as outpatient and I didn't have much pain. Returned back to work on Sept 12, 2022 in a wheelchair. I have physical therapy twice a week (thank God for PT), which was started on August 29. I couldn't use crutches because right hand was in a cast. I was starting to get frustrated because I'm a very active person and I couldn't get around.Depression is real! I'm 3 months out from my surgery, just started walking without assistance, slight limp though. If I do too much or the weather is bad, my hand and left knee down to my foot swells bad. Compression socks are my friend! Makes my leg feel so much better. This video was very encouraging and I would like to encourage everyone to keep pushing. I'm 54 years old and I'm not giving up. Plan to hit the gym after my Nov 21 follow up visit with ortho, that is if he ok's it.
Thank you so much! After the break I made a decision that my body as a whole will be much more alighned, stronger and flexible as it was before. I don't trailrun anymore but i'm a yoga teacher again, dream of open water swimming, swimm in the cold north sea and dance again. 3 years in but still feel like there is so much more my body can do and learn! We cann't run(yet) but we can fly! Go go go!
Thank you for this video and the kind and honest words. I appreciate your candor. I'm three months out from TPF surgery from a bouldering accident. I'm nervous about my abilities after this, but you've given me some hope. To running again one day! 🍻
Thank you for this video. I am one week post surgery and it’s a big change. Your video gives me inspiration!
Thank you so much. Three weeks ago today I was run over by a surfer in Hawaii. After a week, I made the ten hour flight, and two hour drive home. I had surgery two weeks ago tomorrow. I’m a results now kind of person and this has been a struggle for me. I have guilt beyond measure!! Resting in Him has also been a struggle. Thank you for giving me the fight I know I have!!! I’ve watched your video over and over!!!
Thank you for the video, I had lateral TPF surgery Feb 22 and I appreciate you sharing your story. This sucks, but I plan on moving forward as best as I can. This will pass in time, I just hope I make it there quickly.
Thank you for this! I’m three weeks post my Tibia Plateau surgery, I’m doing the best I can to stay positive and not give up during this experience.God bless you for sharing this video
how are you now how is your leg now?
I feel much better ,the pain has gone down and I’m healing very well.i just started putting full weight on my leg but I’m limping so I’m hoping it gets better in a few weeks to come 😊 Thanks for asking
@@kuukuacobbinah5017 I wish my leg heal like you today 17 th day I broken my leg really very hard Dr put in leg 4 screw and plate
@@honeybadger1621 I understand your pain,I know it is not easy but trust me you will be much better in no time
@@kuukuacobbinah5017 thank you very much for your solidarity
Im on almost my 2nd week of getting out of surgery , i was a pedestrian and hit by a drunk driver at approx 65mph. I broke my tibia and fibia in half, 26 y/o most painful shit ive ever gone thru just glad i survived , thanks for the video i look forward to recovering
So glad you are here to tell your story!!!
I am currently still in the hospital due to this injury and man mentality I wanna have it but I dot think I do I'm trying to remain strong but its hard I'm 35 and its just me I WANT TO WALK RUN JOG ANYTHING I DNT WANNA QUIT
Really enjoyed listening to your story...my horse riding accident occurred Dec 2012. I was back horse riding August 2013! Like you I no longer run, jump, I walk...😊
Just got out of tibial fracture surgery lastnight. Thank you for this 🙏🏽
you are welcome, listen to your docs and PT and take your time recovering. it ain't easy, but you got this!!!
Four days in. How are you going now?
@@jennyedington4339 how are you?
@deepakostwal2905 six months on, walking with no walking aid. Can walk1.5-2 mikes a day. Some pain , but generally consider myself very lucky in my ongoing recovery. Continuing physio weekly at hospital and persevering at home.
@@jennyedington4339 thank you so much for reply, i wish you all the best
God bless you. I had left TPF in July of 2020 at 52 from slipping and jamming my leg into a wall. I didn't realize at first what this injury would include. They can tell you all they want when you are on the gurney but to actually live through it the last 2 years have been nuts! I had a fall about 6 weeks ago and reinjuried it where my ortho said if we would have taken the hardware out I would have rebroken it. Congratulations on your success and your faith. I work with my PT really hard too and wouldn't be here without him. May you continue to progress!
You are such an amazing inspiration! Thank you for sharing your journey. I'm so proud of you! I'm 9 weeks out of surgery. Lots of pins screws and plates. This has helped to enlighten my soul. Amen!
thanky ma'am!!!
I had a 4 wheeler accident and fractured mine. I am not 6 weeks in a d getting to do weight bearing. I did get by with no surgery. Now I'm trying to recover, and my knee is so stiff. But im not going to stop. I refuse to sit still and let it win. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you for you r inspirational video, I am thankful for all the helpful comments for all
Chris, Thank you! I am a nurse and my situation is I was trying to help break up a fight. The people who were fighting fell on my left leg. I already had what we call "military knees" from my time in service! I knew due to my age surgery was needed, but I was like you and never had broken a bone! Once I read my MRI results I became depressed! I played it off for family and friends, but deep down inside I was worried about recovery and the scars that would be left on my leg (yes! I am vain!). Anyway, I said all this to say that watching your video brought tears to my eyes, because like you I did it to myself! I also love the fact that you openly professed your faith! I am glad you had a good doctor that told you the truth! Please keep your faith and throw a prayer in there for me! I will look up the groups you mentioned on FB! Thank you!
This video inspires me. I am currently recovering from the same fracture, and it is taking longer than I expected. Thank you for your encouragement.
just take your time and focus on the small victories!
Did you undergo a surgery?
@@msteariousmm7482 yes I did in October 2021
My ortho told me yesterday that my leg doesn't need surgery. I'm on my week 7 now since the accident. Can you share important tips based from your experience that can help for my recovery and for others experiencing this situation? 😊
@@msteariousmm7482 well I was non-weight bearing until mid January. I had also broken my left ankle and the tibial plateau fracture was in my right leg. So I didn’t get to start PT until February or maybe a little later. I had to have another surgery in December to take some screws out of my right leg that had moved. So a lot of things were in the way along with Covid in January. Praise God we all overcame that but it slowed things down. So I think PT really helped me. I still need it and I now walk with a walker. I have a slight varus deformity in my right leg meaning it looks bowed. But the physical therapy is really what helps for sure. Exercise as much as you can and try to build the muscles back up. I lost a lot of muscle as well and my big problem is my leg is still weak but my left leg is great now but doing most of the work.
Hi I just had a tibia plateau fx. 4 weeks ago. No surgery. Hope it gets better. Doing everything the doctor tells me. A dog ran into me and knocked me over. Talk about life changing. You are an inspiration. Thankyou
Me too. I'm on my week 7 recovering. My ortho told me yesterday that this doesn't need surgery. What about you? What do you do for you recovery?
Thanks for the video. Just found out from an MRI that I have a TPF type III. Mine was from falling down some stairs. I've been off crutches and walking with some pain for about 3 weeks now and I get this phone call from the PA telling me to get back on crutches and no weight on that knee. So here I am 1 week from flying to help with a family member in hospice and I have to be on crutches. Ugh! Surgeon appt on 9/26 so I'm glad you mentioned the Facebook group. At least I can gather some info about this on there. Glad you are healed!