Neurosurgeon
Neurosurgeon
FRACTURES | LAS VEGAS
Dr. Andrew Lee, MD | Nevada Spine Clinic, Las Vegas, Nevada
The tibia is the primary weight-bearing bone of the lower leg. Tibial fractures range from simple stable injuries to complex high-energy fractures with significant soft tissue involvement. The tibia has limited soft tissue coverage, making wound management an important consideration in surgical planning.
Dr. Andrew Lee at Nevada Spine Clinic and Southern Hills Hospital in Las Vegas evaluates each fracture individually to determine the most appropriate fixation strategy based on fracture pattern, bone quality, and patient goals.
Most displaced tibial fractures require surgical stabilization to restore alignment and allow early mobilization. Dr. Andrew Lee at Nevada Spine Clinic and Southern Hills Hospital in Las Vegas evaluates each tibial fracture carefully to determine
the most appropriate surgical approach.
Tibial shaft fractures are most commonly treated with intramedullary nailing, which provides stable fixation with minimal soft tissue disruption. Tibial plateau fractures involving the knee joint surface require plate and screw fixation to precisely restore articular congruity and minimize the risk of post-traumatic arthritis.
Recovery depends on fracture severity, fixation achieved, and patient factors. Dr. Andrew Lee at Nevada Spine Clinic in Las Vegas provides individualized rehabilitation guidance to optimize bone healing and functional recovery.
Weight bearing restrictions and activity timelines are determined at follow-up appointments based on fracture healing progress on imaging.
Pain decreases progressively as healing occurs over six to twelve weeks. Functional recovery continues for three to six months following surgery. Dr. Lee monitors healing with imaging at regular follow-up visits.
Most patients return to independent daily activity within six to twelve weeks, with full recovery over three to six months depending on fracture complexity and patient factors.
No bathtub, swimming, or hot tub until cleared by Dr. Lee.
Follow all wound care instructions at discharge. Avoid soaking the incision in water until cleared by Dr. Lee. Pat the wound dry after showering and apply a clean bandage.
Monitor the incision for increasing redness, warmth, swelling, or drainage and contact Nevada Spine Clinic immediately if any of these occur. Prescription refills require forty-eight hours advance notice.
Follow the specific weight bearing restrictions provided by Dr. Lee. These are individualized to your fracture pattern and the fixation achieved at surgery. Do not bear weight beyond prescribed limits until cleared at follow-up.
Contact Nevada Spine Clinic or go to the nearest emergency room for fever, sudden increase in pain, inability to bear weight as previously tolerated, or wound concerns.
No bathtub, swimming, or hot tub until cleared by Dr. Lee.
Dr. Andrew Lee, MD | Nevada Spine Clinic, Las Vegas
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