The investigators aim of the study is to assess the effects of early mobilization after surgically treated unicondylar tibia plateau fractures (6 weeks without weight bearing) on gait, patient satisfaction, return to work/sports and complication rate. The data will be compared to a 10-12 week non-weight bearing group (standard of care). It is assumed that earlier mobilization does not lead to an increase in the complications - in particular osteosynthesis failure and infections -, but leads to improved patient satisfaction, reduced return to work/sports times, and has a positive impact on the overall outcome
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Average peak load (Newtons (N))
Timeframe: 6 weeks for early mobilization group
Average peak load (Newtons (N))
Timeframe: 10 weeks for standard of care (SOC) group
Average peak load (Newtons (N))
Timeframe: 1 week after full weight bearing is allowed for both 6 week early mobilization and SOC groups.
Average peak load (Newtons (N))
Timeframe: 2 weeks after full weight bearing is allowed for both 6 week early mobilization and SOC groups.
Average peak load (Newtons (N))
Timeframe: 6 weeks after full weight bearing is allowed for both 6 week early mobilization and SOC groups.
Average peak load (Newtons (N))
Timeframe: 12 weeks after full weight bearing is allowed for both 6 week early mobilization and SOC groups.
Average peak load (Newtons (N))
Timeframe: 6 months after full weight bearing is allowed for both 6 week early mobilization and SOC groups.