Abstract
Tibial plateau fractures are a risk to the functional integrity of the knee, affecting
the axial alignment and capable of leading to pain and disability of the individual.
Early weight bearing and joint mobilization can prevent these functional deficits.
the goal of the present study was to conduct a systematic review of the literature
about studies that quote the beginning, evolution, and progression criteria for weight-bearing
in postoperative period of tibial plateau fractures. We selected articles published
in the last 12 years, in Portuguese and English, that described the time of onset
and progression of weight-bearing, considering the severity of the fracture. Thirty-six
articles were selected. There is no consensus in the literature as to the beginning
and evolution of weight-bearing in the postoperative period of tibial plateau fractures;
however, a relationship between the severity of the fracture and the fixation method
has been observed.
Keywords
tibial fractures - weight-bearing - rehabilitation - physical therapy
