Tibial plateau fracture primary prevention

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Rohan A. Bhimani, M.B.B.S., D.N.B., M.Ch.[2]

Overview

There are no established measures for the primary prevention of tibial plateau fracture. Healthy diet and regular exercises like running and weight lifting help decrease the chances of fracture.

Primary Prevention

• There are no established measures for the primary prevention of tibial plateau fracture.Rockwood, Charles (2010). Rockwood and Green's fractures in adults. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. ISBN 9781605476773.
• However, the best way to prevent tibial plateau fracture is with a safe, active lifestyle and a healthy diet.
• Bones respond to external forces by becoming stronger.
• Weight-bearing exercises like running and weightlifting are critical to maintaining strong, healthy bones.