Postoperative rehabilitation for tibial plateau fracture generally involves prolonged non-weight bearing time while other protocols use partial weight-bearing and bracing before full weight-bearing is recommended at 9 to 12 weeks following surgical fixation. No study to date has investigated the effect of standardized pragmatic exercise protocol added to immediate weight bearing after tibial plateau fractures surgical fixation on patient's functional outcomes, knee ROM, pain, radiographic boney alignment, gait, and return to work.
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The change in Oxford knee score (OKS) from 6 weeks to 3 months and 6 months after surgery
Timeframe: 6 weeks, 3 and 6 months after the surgery
The change in active Knee range of motion
Timeframe: Baseline, 2 and 6 weeks, 3months after the surgery
The change of radiograph measurements on X-ray
Timeframe: Baseline and 3 months after the surgery
The change on clinical impression of reduction quality on Computed tomography
Timeframe: Baseline and 3 months after the surgery