Thank you Chris. Very inspiring. Only 2 weeks in for me & your positivity has helped uplift me.

Chris - thank you so much for this video and the FB recommendation, I wish I had found this 12 weeks ago, but better late than never. I fractured my left tibial plateau on 3/24/23, skiing; the initial pain was brutal. Ski patrol was amazing and so was the Emergency staff in the ski town (Mammoth Lakes, CA). I had surgery on 3/28/23 and now have a plate and three screws. For those of you who are just recently post surgery-- let me tell you it gets better. Early on I had several days where I would burst into tears, feeling helpless and hopeless. But, as with most crying, I felt a lot better after letting it out! Today is week 12 post surgery!!!! I started weight bearing about 4 days ago with crutches. Not easy, but each day slightly better. Looking back I can categorize the 12 weeks (post op) as follows: The first four weeks (weeks 1-4) were all about pain management, trying to get comfortable to sleep, and managing going to the bathroom (a function we take for granted until a TPF!). The middle four weeks (weeks 5-8) were about getting some range of motion and getting out of bed and moving a lot more and still pain management (but not as much). The last four weeks (weeks 9-12) were about containing the boredom and trying to not go stir crazy and wanting independence (driving, walking, etc.). Wishing you all a speedy recovery!

Needed this. I am 2 weeks post surgery. Had TPF in the right leg. The negative thoughts, the depression has been killing me. The fact that not a single friend showed up to see me has been very eye-opening. My gf is taking complete care of me. She is my power and inspiration. Such a pure soul❤. I just feel I am a burden on her tho...and these thoughts are killing me on the inside. My non-weight bearing time is about 6 weeks doc said. I am in the 3rd week now. Hopefully this time gets over soon. I just wanna be able to get back to my life. If you are going through this, I hope your loved ones, your family and your friends are there for you. This is very tough time.

Eight weeks post op and I'm walking completely without a brace already. I was finally able to walk a mile without any pain. Looking forward to being able to run again!

this injury is no joke at all, I am going through as we speak march 30 2024 I fractured my tibia in 4 places and its been the worst pain ever

I have been in recovery since falling off a roof on 25th of fed I have 2 plates and 19 screws and after 5 months i went from wheel chair to walking i said to myself stuff the 8 weeks on crouches - its was the worst pain and i am at 8 months now and i am in hydrotherapy and physio , and i can now lift my knee over my head in the hydrotherapy , never give up. This Beautiful man was my motivation first week in my hospital bed.

I just had this happen to me on July 4th this year. It was dark and I fell in a post hole with my left leg. I’m scheduled for surgery on the 17th to have metal plates installed. I hate being on crutches and feeling mostly helpless. I’m relying mostly on my brother and mother to help me right now, and I’ve prayed for recovery. Thank you for making this video . I might come back to it with updates.

Thank you for sharing. I'm going through the same fracture and am almost 4 months and this is definitely a life changing injury. Pray for me to walk again soon.

I just broke my tibia plateau one week ago. Going to see the trauma surgeon Tuesday morning. Thank you for the encouragement. I'm very scared for surgery. I am also in school for a medical career right now and I have to miss some clinical. My heart is broken. Mine was a dog that ran into me 😂. Thank you though for this video. You gave me hope.

This is the first time I logged into KZfaq just to tell my story.... June 30th, 2023 I went out with friends to the lake with some jet skis. When it was my time to ride the skis, I hopped on and started doing the absolute most resulting in me hitting 2 waves within 2 seconds and causing me to fall off. I knew when I came above surface something was wrong and you're right, the pain was absolutely awful. I went to the hospital right after and found out I broke my tibia in 3 different places and fractured my ankle. The next day I had surgery where they added an external fixator into my leg to keep my bones in place until the swelling went down. On July 14th I had my second surgery where they removed the external fixiator and put in rods and plates into these areas. After surgery I ended up having complications of too much blood loss and passed out 3x resulting in me getting admitted for the night. Its been 5 days and I feel so hopeless.. I do not want to give up but I feel as if I can't do anything anymore. Physically im constantly in main, mentally Im all over the place because I had a falling out with my family yesterday and emotionally, all I ever want to do is cry. Im currently home alone and told myself I needed to get up and find some encouraging videos and fell upon yours.... Seeing you continue to move and not give up was all the motivation I needed so I needed to tell you myself thank you so much for telling the world your story. "My injury is life changing not life ending" will be instilled into me in all aspects of my life.

I just got surgery on Monday. I know you guys now the level of pain I have right now. Also fighting with my monster . Those negative thoughts that come to me. Thank you for the video . Super inspirational

Wow, wow, wow. I joined your TPF club September 2020. 1plate and 12 screws, 5 days in the hospital, a walker, a cane, 6 months of PT have past. I’m now 69, walking, able to do squats and able to get up from the floor even though it isn’t pretty! I have worked very hard to recover physically. But I still have flashbacks of my accident that scare me. I’ve never met anyone with this injury. I’m often afraid I’m going to fall and re-injure my knee. I’m paralyzed to run. I always say the only way I’m running is if the tiger is chasing me. I’m gonna look up the Facebook group, I think reaching others that have gone through this painful injury will help me emotionally. Thank you so much for making the video I needed to find my community. God bless you.

Coming up on my tenth week very scared ill not be the same just ready to start pt and move on

I needed this. Thank you. It's 4am and I'm up hurting as usual. I'm glad I stumbled across your video. I push and push and try not to let up, but in the wee hours of the morning, after weeks of poor sleep, and grueling PT it can be easy to start doubting yourself. Thank you for pulling me out of that hole.

I slipped off a step stool putting up Christmas light the end of Nov 2022. I ended up fracturing my knee, TPF. I also waited until the next day going to emergency hoping it would somehow get better. I was placed in a brace and just felt sorry for myself Yours is the first video I’ve found that talks about the depression that I feel and the worry about what may happen. Thank you After 4 weeks, they’ve released the knee lock on my brace and I’m starting on leg extensions, knee and leg lifts and ankle stretches. I’m still non-weight bearing. Re-evaluate in another 4 weeks I’ve had difficulty using crutches, but, I’ll keep at it Again, thank you for sharing your experience

I need to thank you. Just four days ago I got my TPF. I work in an Emergency Room, as the Unit Coordinator. While attempting to medicate an aggressive psych patient, I slipped and fell in some self-induced vomit. Heard a loud pop, and went down. Thankfully, I was surrounded by my coworkers (Doctors and nurses) and already in the ER. They put me on a gurney and before I got settled, the radiology team was doing x-rays. My work in the ER is my passion. I love going to work, been there for four years, it truly is what I was made to do. Then, reading about the injury I sustained, and the time I would have to be gone, put me in a funk. I sent a text to my girlfriend, who is the night shift AOD, (runs the whole hospital at night)Nighy, telling her that I was down in the dumps. She cheered me up with a video call from the ER, and was able to talk with my friend and coworkers. It really helped, but I still felt kinda low. Flipping through KZfaq to see what kind of recovery time I was up against, I discovered your video. Your situation, your words, your example is very inspiring. Thank you for putting this together. Thank you for the insight and thank you for your courage.

I fell getting out of my suv wearing Nike slides. My left leg went backwards. It was the worst pain of my life. There wasn’t enough drugs to make the pain go away. I’m 8 weeks post injury/6 weeks post op. This has been the hardest 6 weeks of my life. I started weight bearing today. I walked about 600 steps. It hurt and it hurt a lot. But tomorrow I will do 1000. I am ready to be done with the wheelchair. Soon I tell myself. 🎉

God bless you for your words. I just joined the club last week and I’m trying to figure out what it means for my life. Your encouragement and optimism gave me a lot of hope.

Reading these comments makes me feel better about my situation. I joined the club & it’s sucks lol but I’m 15 days in & I can now walk on my leg with crutches no surgery. Hope all y’all get well this shit ain’t fun

Thank you for sharing your story I’m currently in the beginning of my recovery and I just had my 2 week follow up appointment just yesterday and I thought I could get my staples out but got to wait 2 more weeks. I’m currently still on nwb for this leg and I’m going crazy everyday. I feel like a burden to my family and friends who are actually showing up to help me, which this feeling along with not being able to work is taking a toll on my mental health. This time is also showing me the truth and lies of who is really there for me and who I thought would be there for me which is also affecting my mental health. But I’m still pushing and I refuse to give up! I got a husband and son and hyper doggy who are my motivation to keep pushing through all this🥺

Super inspirational! Seven weeks out from lateral TPF surgery from a skiing accident. Finally starting to feel better and swelling going down. PT helping but still non weight bearing and on crutches. I can't believe how much energy this sucked out of me but I'll be back. Keep the faith!

Thank you, Chris. I'm glad I stumbled upon your video while searching for some PT exercises. I had cancer in my right knee at the tibial plateau in 2018 and 2019. After cancer treatment and despite lingering knee pain, I walked and walked. Later, a CT Scan showed two stress fractures and a bone fragment. No treatment options were presented. I did do some PT, but the PT wasn't that helpful. With a BS degree in fitness, I just kept rehabbing it myself. Here I am five years later, and a recent PET/CT Scan has shown a stress fracture to the medial and proximal tibia. I've not seen a orthopedic doc yet. A referral has been submitted. Before cancer, I was a long-distance runner. Boy, do I miss running! So, I understand your frustration there. And, right now, walking is painful. So, besides work, I'm now a flight attendant; I'm not walking outside of work. Like you, I won't give up. However, it's certainly frustrating that this has happened as I've embarked on this new career as an FA. I don't qualify for PFML until after a year of employment with my company. Anyway, thank you for the video and group info.

Got a TPF, underwent surgery 4 days back, now watching ur videos, motivated..

18 weeks post surgery and still walking with a cane. Very frustrating but continuing with PT twice a week and looking for every bit of advice possible. Great video and thanks for sharing

Chris, I and others on this thread genuinely appreciate your sharing of event leading up to your injury and the detailed timeline of events post operative during your recovery. You and I both share several things. Large men that love running and staying busy. I as well have trusted in God to give me the strength and will power to push through the discomfort and rehabilitate this injury the best I possibly can. April 7th of this year, 2023, I found myself in southern California at Huntington Beach, Orange County, while playing beach volleyball in the sand along the pacific coastline. Beautiful day, great vibes, positive attitudes, and lots of sun. One play was all it took. I'm 6'4'' at 250 pounds and in very good shape. Muscular build and very strong bones. I jumped up for a spike, and upon landing, a guy on the opposing team somehow tripped and fell over onto my side and landed on the outside of my left knee while my left foot was planted in the sand and caused my leg to collapse inwardly. Immediately we all heard a loud snap. Sounded like a branch being snapped in half in a rapid movement. I fell onto the ground and noticed my leg was distorted (misaligned) and not too soon afterwards, the pain set in and was excruciating. I was then rushed to Hoag Hospital in Newport Beach, CA and the X-Ray revealed a closed left tibial plateau fracture. Went into surgery three days later after the swelling subsided. I spent 1 week in the inpatient due to elevated blood pressure and monitoring of possible blood clotting in the injured leg. I was then discharged and transition immediately to physical therapy for 11 days which was a big help due to the PT(s) really pushing me on increasing range of motion. I was instructed to be non weight bearing for 12 weeks, but I'm a little stubborn and could not resist bearing at least some weight. Within 3 weeks, I began nearly full weight bearing just because I felt that my bones were strong enough to handle the stress of the pressure from my weight without altering the plate and 3 screws that were in my knee. I am now 5 weeks post injury and am walking full weight bearing with very minimum pain if any throughout my entire day. I do understand that this does come with a risk and I may end up having to pay for it later, but this was a risk I was willing to take due to needing to return to my employments. I am both a military servicemember and a law enforcement officer. If I do not return to 80%, or running fluently with no issues in passing the performance physical fitness tests that are required, I will not be able to be employed in either capacity. Please throw in a prayer for this man and I'm wishing healing, recovery, and longevity to each patron on this forum.

Thank you for the video, Chris. I in just out of hospital from my tibia fracture over 30 peices. I've reached out to join that Facebook group you mentioned in your video, so thank you very much. You're an inspiration. Thanks for your experience strength and hope.

I am 5 weeks PO. I have watched this video every week since my injury (7 weeks ago). Thank you for recording this.

Had my TPF 2 years ago mountain biking. I'm back mountain biking and my knee feels 90% back and like you said... Keep pushing and living!!

Thank You for the great inspiration. I fractured my tibial plateau and tore my medial meniscus going down steps ( 70 pound dog startled by neighbor dog ) yanked me down to next step landed flat and you could hear me scream all the way to the ocean. I was put in a straight leg brace for 5 weeks then a bendable one. Going to PT and was not given surgery. It still hurts and I’m so thankful I’m Came across your inspiring video. I used to run and dance. Now I’m hobbling and trying to strengthen my legs again . Bless you and yours . I will keep moving forward . I came across this at the right time. I’ve been depressed from being slowed down and enduring so much pain. I can’t thank you enough.

It's always helpful to find something good that comes out of accidents. Tree landed on your leg - not your head. My fall was into the street. Fortunate that there were no cars or bikes coming.

Thank you! I have joined the FB group you mentioned. I am at the 6 week post op and ready to add partial weight bearing. You are an inspiration. We are big hikers and backpackers over the age of 65 so I am determined to work up to hiking again.

2,5 months ago, i stumbled upon a dog and fell from a stair. It was my fault. i didn't watch where i was going. After operation, i spend 8 weeks at home and then get 5 weeks rehabilitation in a hospital (i am o my last week there). I had TPF, tibia, and lateral maleol fractures. The first 3 weeks at home was very hard. I felt weakeness and sleepy and ni apetite. I felt so bad that i couldn't do anything. The doctor didn't explaned to me anything so i had to do my research. In rehab, i learn so much, and i can bend my knee 50-degree angle and learn to walk part weight bearing with a walker. I forget how to walk, and still sometimes i lift my leg automatically 😅 till need lots of to work with "frosen" ancle and a knee. Before, my mom always said that i am walking too fast, and now other old patients, most with knee or hip replacement, walking faster than me. 😅 I noticed that most people don't understand this injury. They are like: it's more than 2 months passed, how come you still don't walk...

Chris, you are so inspirational. God is using you in a mighty way! I fell down a flight of stairs on 12-12-22. I have TPF. I had an external fixative and now 2nd Surgery. I am a million % motivated to walk again! You really made me feel better. When I felt like I was at my lowest. God bless you! I have now joined the Facebook group that you mentioned. Did not even know it existed. Thank you!

Talk about fortitude!!! Chris, you are amazing and such an inspiration! I’m sure that sharing your experience will help others.

Thank you for sharing your story.

I appreciate the video. I had a car accident and I'm 12 weeks into recovering from tibia plateau fracture with plate and screws, and broken femur with rod and screws. Thank you for giving me some hope

Very inspirational video. I'm 66 and broke foot and my tibial plateau in several places on 4/1/22 by jumping off a 4 to 5 foot ledge at the golf course. What an April Fools Day. Like you, I did it to myself. I am still going to PT one year later. But like you, I put my faith in the Lord and have struggled thru all emotions. HE has helped me get thru it all. I've also been blessed by having a loving and supportive family. Amen to keep pushing on with life. Life may be different, but it's certainly not over. God bless you!

Thank you for this video. I am one week post surgery and it’s a big change. Your video gives me inspiration!

Life changing, well said ! 31.01 accident, broke my left leg when a wave hit me at knee level, on a sand beach, ridiculously stupid, but it happened and it was my fault, should my leg have been bender wouldn’t have broken it. Xrayed and put in brace. TIP do not bear weight on the injured leg, lift it up on pillows and apply ice. Ask to be started on blood thinners daily injections to eliminate thrombosis. 06.02 made it to the hospital back from holidays, start of pre-op. TIP ask questions, prepare them in advance and ask your surgeon and nurses. Get books and videos coz you’ll be there for the long haul. Monitor your TI daily, if you don’t go number 2, alert them immediately. 08.02 surgery, open reduction with sutures on meniscus, cadaver bone graft, one plate and one rod, 13 screws. TIP manage your pain, manage your TI. Watch your sleep time, take a break, rejoice, the hardest is at home. 14.02 out of hospital wearing a brace and asked to do 6 weeks of non bearing weight. Light PT. TIP go easy on pain meds, they kill your transit, bring sweats, mess with your sleep patterns and totally screw your libido. Week 2: staples ablation, first full shower TIP massage your scar, make sure it slides over your skin, always compare to the healthy leg. Apply vitamin E ointment, make sure your shower is equipped with a chair, avoid tripping or falling again. Week 3 to 6: PT and ice. Fight that edema until it’s down. Prefer using a walker over the crutches. Bend your knee during PT, do get that 90 degrees if not painful. Week 6: met with surgeon, added 4 extra weeks, it’s okay, take it well, it’s for your good sake. Allowed me 50% bearing weight, which is crap doesn’t make diff with NBW. Enjoy life, hammer that PT program they give you. To all fellow injured friends: it’s okay, it ain’t the end, we are survivors, we support each other !

amazing video, thank you for sharing!!! you’re an amazing storyteller and this is so inspiring

Hello, i was praying to God just now and i landed on your video, had a tibial plateau fracture approximately 3 months ago. I am still on non weight bearing following doctor's orders till sometime end of October. Thank you for this encouragement. ❤️

Thank you so much for sharing your story and the words of encouragement. I had my surgery yesterday for the type 2 TPF. I have a plate and 7 screws along with bone fillers to fill the depressed cancellous bone. I have been a very active person. I feel stressed about getting back to normal. I worry about being able to do all the things like workout, hiking, swimming again without worrying about the past fracture. All I have in my control right now is to seek the help of God and push through to become stronger. Thanks again and I loved your encouragement.

This is so inspirational. Praise God for your recovery and the willpower you had that came from Him!! All glory to God - no matter how the injury happens, or how slow or fast the recovery is - He is carrying me through this and I’m grateful for the presence of Jesus. It’s hard - it’s ALL hard.

Thank you so much for your inspiration! I'm going WB next week after 10wks NWB. you're the 1st person that I've come across that is real about the next step. Thanks for TPF group also! I'm thinking how I can give back when I'm able, you're a great role model! A. big shout out to Alabama from Washington state!

Crazy to think I'm not the only one wanting to push thru this type of injury except your lucky it was one leg I broke both my legs right below the knees when a buck jumped out in front of me on my dirt bike and I hit an oak tree head on at 40 mph head on man it is a hard recovery I'm about three months past now but I was up walking on one leg 3 days after surgery

I needed to hear this, I was thinkin this whole time that I was doing too much because I want so badly to be mobile again.

Wonderful testimony of your recovery thank you for your candid response of your Faith!!

Needed this. Thank you 🙏🏽 been one and a half years since TPF, still can’t wear high heels, and I sometimes still struggle with a slightly limp let alone run! This is the reminder I needed to be patient with myself and keep working hard on recovery.

Thank you for your testimony and encouragement! I’m going to push just like you!

October 29th ( my bothers bday) and 17 wheeler wasn’t paying attention and crashed into me. My heart stopped for over 2 hours and both of my femurs were broken and so was my Tibial plateau. I’m not allowed to be weight bearing at all on my left because of both of the breaks. Seeing someone go through something I am and coming out perfectly fine is such an inspiration. Thank you so much for posting this

I really admire your positive attitude! My husband had the same injury a month ago, and has just come out of hospital two weeks ago, so still a long road ahead for us. I am sure your story will inspire him to get well. Thank you so much. God bless you.

Thank you so much Sir. Very much Interested. Good positive motivation. I don't forget your most valuable sayings this is not life ending. This is life changing. Thank you.

Thank you for this video and the kind and honest words. I appreciate your candor. I'm three months out from TPF surgery from a bouldering accident. I'm nervous about my abilities after this, but you've given me some hope. To running again one day! 🍻

So grateful to have found your video & reading all of the comments lets me know I’m not alone. I fell & suffered a TPF on 4/1/22. Even my doctor was astounded at my “weird” fracture. Had surgery to repair with a plate & screws on 4/18/22 & was non weight bearing for 3 months. Started PT for walking about 3 weeks ago. It’s slow going but I refuse to use the wheelchair anymore. My problem is that when I walk too much, my leg, ankle & foot swell up to twice the normal size. It’s so frustrating! I’m trying to take it day by day & trust in the Lord that I’ll get there eventually. I wish my work understood. I can tell they’re frustrated that I still need to work remote but the office is in a high rise building & it takes too much walking to get up there. Sending love & prayers for healing to the other members of the TPF Club. We’ll get through this!

Thank you so much! After the break I made a decision that my body as a whole will be much more alighned, stronger and flexible as it was before. I don't trailrun anymore but i'm a yoga teacher again, dream of open water swimming, swimm in the cold north sea and dance again. 3 years in but still feel like there is so much more my body can do and learn! We cann't run(yet) but we can fly! Go go go!

I'm goin through it right now. Thanks for this video. It was inspiring

God bless you. I had left TPF in July of 2020 at 52 from slipping and jamming my leg into a wall. I didn't realize at first what this injury would include. They can tell you all they want when you are on the gurney but to actually live through it the last 2 years have been nuts! I had a fall about 6 weeks ago and reinjuried it where my ortho said if we would have taken the hardware out I would have rebroken it. Congratulations on your success and your faith. I work with my PT really hard too and wouldn't be here without him. May you continue to progress!

Merci pour cette vidéo même si je ne comprends pas tout vu mon niveau d’anglais. Fracture du plateau tibial le 21/1/23. Opérée le jour même. Mon tabouret s’est cassé sous moi… je rentrais d’une journée de ski… tellement idiot comme accident !! Jamais rien cassé en skiant 😢 je ne sais pas si je pourrais skier à nouveau… pour le moment cette idée me fait trop peur ! Je commence depuis 2 semaines à lacher le fauteuil… difficile les béquilles car cela occasionne d’autre douleurs…c’est vraiment un très long chemin ! À la fois physique et moral…c’est dur, très dur parfois… d’être dépendant des autres… des efforts énormes pour les gestes quotidiens… qui n’a pas vécu ça ne peut pas s’en rendre compte…en tous les cas, aujourd’hui j’aime la vie !! Tellement elle est précieuse… courage à tous de France ❤

You are such an amazing inspiration! Thank you for sharing your journey. I'm so proud of you! I'm 9 weeks out of surgery. Lots of pins screws and plates. This has helped to enlighten my soul. Amen!

Thank you so much for sharing your experience. You are totally right, do not give up keep going. In the same time listen to your body, take care of it, take a rest if necessary and go further.

I had TPF 7 weeks ago... Your story is very motivational... Thank you for sharing. As with you I was the cause of my injury.. It a life changing injury ... Not a life ending injury❤ love that statement...

Had TPF surgery 5/24/22. Thank you for this video it has inspired me.

Chris thank you so much for sharing. I just did the same thing that was totally my fault. We are in the middle of moving from a home we have life at for 27 years so we have a lot of stuff to go through . We were actually getting stuff out of the attic in the garage. And trying to be some help on a very hot day, I went up the ladder about 4 steps and my Husband lowered down a light weight wooden chair and the leg of the chair got hung up and pushed me out and I missed the rail to stop the fall and the leg slipped and catch it in the step which I feel did the first damage and then the landing sealed the deal. I am so thankful to God that it wasn’t any worse. I am very disappointed in myself but I will use the bump in the road to show God I will trust Him in all things. He is my provider and He will send help to us so my husband doesn’t kill himself trying to do it all by himself. I said well Lord you have my attention 100% now and You will show me your faithfulness. I will tell others what great things He has done for me and my husband. I will connect with a Facebook group like you suggested. Thank you again Chris May God continues to bless you and strengthen you in all you do.

I appreciate you from my almost lost soul. I had recently joined the TPF legment, broke mine three weeks ago today I was trying to bend my knee and it wouldn't budge and I broke down crying getting scared that I can't be me again. I've been watching videos on how to recover and reading comments which only made Me cry more. But I found you and I'm thankful I listened too every word you said with smile hope. I was gonna give up I felt it but I didn't want to I don't want too and seeing you and hearing you that was real motivation sir and I thank you. We all are getting through this, and just cause we can't run doesn't mean we stop walking , we just get too enjoy being in that moment a lot longer:) E.E.A, Effort, Energy, Attitude. Thank you

Thank you for your encouraging story❤

Ohhh myyyy gosh thank youuuuuu so much for sharing I appreciate it . Everything you have shared related to what I am thinking about . Thanksss for sharing n I mean it. I like how you also encourage us that it is not the end instead keep pushing ♥️🙏🙏

shew, broke my left tibial plateau when I was 17. That was probably 1981 or so. I'll be 58 in March. Broke it playing basketball, warming up. Nobody around me, someone shot the ball, i jumped for a rebound, heard a pop. Found myself sitting on the court, legs up to my chest and left leg sunk in at the kneecap. I knew I was messed up. My buddies got me up and my leg sort of pop back out and started swelling. Took me to ER, surgery the next morning. 28 days in the hospital. 8 weeks in a straight cast. 8 weeks in a straight splint. Some of the most painful physical therapy that I have ever encountered. I'm sure things are alot better now a days compared to when my injury took place. Good to see you are recovering. My knee, so far has never really given me a problem. It grinds and pops but maybe the replacement can be put off a while longer..the original surgeon told me by age 55 I'd have to have it replaced. Keep on keeping on!!!!

Thanks man! I got my tibia plateau broken about a week ago,I was on my way to work and wrecked my motorcycle. I'm still waiting on surgery. This video helps me to know what to expect

Thanks so much for sharing your story here.

Stumbled across your video and really encouraged. I was in a car crash a month ago with my teo young kids in the car. They were ok but i have a TBF. I didn't need surgery because of where the vreak was, but im in a full leg brace and non weight bearing. I feel so emotional and frustrated by my limitations and dont know eht this happened to me. I regularly replay the accident in my mibd, even though the other person accepted liability

Thanks for sharing bro! Really helpful, I'm currently facing a tibia fracture and I'm not giving up, I'm gonna keep pushing, thanks a lot...

It has been 4 months since I missed the ladder next to my boat. This could be my story and it has made me feel so much better about how I am recovering physically and mentally (I know it was fault). Thank you so much for sharing this.

Thank you for the video, I had lateral TPF surgery Feb 22 and I appreciate you sharing your story. This sucks, but I plan on moving forward as best as I can. This will pass in time, I just hope I make it there quickly.

Really enjoyed listening to your story...my horse riding accident occurred Dec 2012. I was back horse riding August 2013! Like you I no longer run, jump, I walk...😊

Thank you for your video! My husband has a similar injury.

I too caused my injury, skateboarding ( I've been a skateboarder for 35 years ), so I know the mental battle about blame. I'm now 9 weeks post op, still not weight bearing and been given no PT ( I'm in England and they don't seem to promote it as much as in the US ), but I'm ready to get back to walking as soon as I'm told. Your video has reaffirmed in me that I am gonna get through this, probably not back to skateboarding, but definitely back .

Thanks for the video. Just found out from an MRI that I have a TPF type III. Mine was from falling down some stairs. I've been off crutches and walking with some pain for about 3 weeks now and I get this phone call from the PA telling me to get back on crutches and no weight on that knee. So here I am 1 week from flying to help with a family member in hospice and I have to be on crutches. Ugh! Surgeon appt on 9/26 so I'm glad you mentioned the Facebook group. At least I can gather some info about this on there. Glad you are healed!

Thanks so much for this video I had my surgery on 5-18-2022 an I'm in so much pain I'm in therapy twice a week I'm finally making progress it's a slow process but I can't afford to give up I never thought I would be in this shape but I also know it could be worse i don't really know how or when my injury occurred because I was still working cooking cleaning an didn't know it was fractured my leg kelp swelling and hurting I thought it was maybe arthritis or something but that wasn't the case I think you are a real brave person and I pray that God continue to do bless you with the strength that you need to keep going and I pray that I also have that strength and Faith to keep going

Hey brother! I'm 16 weeks out from a type IV and have finally graduated to a crutch and will hopefully be unassisted in the next couple weeks. That FB group was definitively a life saver (especially in those first few weeks post Op). Have you ever thought about taking up cycling? You could push yourself farther without the worry of join damage and too much impact. Thanks for this video though. People often think its "just a break" so it's always great to see more education spread about this injury.

Thanks for sharing. Broke my TBF end of August and had surgery shortly after. Really hoping to make a speedy recovery, its reassuring seeing other people a fighting the same battle. Hoping to see some good recovery tips on the fb page

I am in a very similar situation! Glad to see someone eles who is determined to make the best of it! I was hit by a car last Wednesday it’s day 3 after my surgery it’s ruff but no pain no gain.

Sustained this injury 2 days ago and the Facebook group is amazingly supportive. Thank you for this video!!❤

Thank you for sharing your story….

Thanks you for your encouragement I'm here now with atibial platu surgery

Thank you so much!! It’s inspiring to me 😢I’m through this process of healing after 5 months fractured , I’m gonna keep walking, it’s just life-changing injury ❤thank you for making video to sharing people, it’s mean a lot 😢😢😢❤❤❤

Thank you for sharing your story and positivity. I broke my leg on July 3rd and the urgent care told me I have a hairline fracture. I saw an orthopedist who told me I have a TPF with a 1 cm depression and referred me to a surgeon who I will see next week. I am trying to mentally prepare myself and try to stay positive. I was very depressed when the orthopedist told me I need surgery and it is uplifting to see your video! Thank you!

I want to thank you for this video. same injury jan 30 2020.

Thank you for creating such a positive space here. It's life changing not life ending. I'll keep that in my head, I just hope I can still ride rollercoasters after all of this lmao

Chris, Thank you! I am a nurse and my situation is I was trying to help break up a fight. The people who were fighting fell on my left leg. I already had what we call "military knees" from my time in service! I knew due to my age surgery was needed, but I was like you and never had broken a bone! Once I read my MRI results I became depressed! I played it off for family and friends, but deep down inside I was worried about recovery and the scars that would be left on my leg (yes! I am vain!). Anyway, I said all this to say that watching your video brought tears to my eyes, because like you I did it to myself! I also love the fact that you openly professed your faith! I am glad you had a good doctor that told you the truth! Please keep your faith and throw a prayer in there for me! I will look up the groups you mentioned on FB! Thank you!

Thanks for sharing. I sustained a TPF on a road traffic accident and I just came outta surgery about 2weeks ago, still non-weight bearing and still on crutches. I'm fully encouraged by your video, I believe just soon I will be strong and walk all by myself.

Hey Chris, Thanks for your story. (Your a tough dude) I sustained my TPF a week and two days ago. I was making a high speed jump and started leaning sideways. I couldn't set my position straight from the table top or sideways position and my reflex was to put my left leg out to prevent myself from taking a full body impact on my left side. Boy Oh Boy the situation got real ugly real quick. The whole leg compressed dislocated my knee and tore up my ankle. Its been a week and two days since initial injury. Im scheduled for surgery Tuesday. Man the pain was truly incredible for a week. Just two days ago it started to subside a bit, and I mean just a bit. Painkillers don't really work on me. so lucky me has to endure mostly all of this pain. Oxycodone and morphine didn't really touch me, and they said they cant give me dilaudid or I'll become addicted.???? What a joke, Im a 58 year old retired firefighter who's never ever taken any pain meds. I work out, mountain bike, road bike, wakeboard and CrossFit, you name it, but I do love fishing my brother. Last thing I want to do is take a drug much less become addicted, Anyway I guess I might have to become the new photographer out on the trail. LOL. Crazy pain is when I lower my leg from the bed to the floor I feel a rush of pain going downward like burning fluid easy level 10. Its so crazy bad takes about 10 minutes to ease up. Congrats on your recovery and story. Your story truly helped me. Your humility, perseverance and faith is just what I needed. Your brother in CHRIST. :) Scott

Love the positive video. 4 weeks into the process after 2 surgeries. 2 plates and 20 screws later I'm ready to start pushing to get active again.

Thankyou for this video I’m 40 and suffered a TPF in a car accident less than a week ago. Running was a huge part of my life, I was about to enroll in a yoga teacher training course I’m a dancer too- all of this was just ripped away from me. But seeing you crouched down in the garden in the beginning of this video gives me hope that I can get a little of my life back after this

Thank you for sharing and God bless you.

Thank you for sharing this video I jumped off a log at my daughters on Easter Day. When I landed I felt something pull, pop or break, I thought I’m hurt. My grandson helped me gimp up the hill and drove me home. My knee swelled up three times it’s size. I called my new doctor and had a video visit. I waited for 5 days for a call from radiology to set up an appointment. No one called so went to the ER to have an X-ray. Docs came in said I broke my TBF. He said how old are you? I said 67 he said your one tough lady. I call the orthopedic surgeon in the morning and make an appointment. I can’t get used to these crutches. I’m walking on it as little as I can. When you live alone it’s hard to stay off it. Reading everyone’s post gave me some helpful information. Thanks for sharing the Facebook info.

Thank you for you r inspirational video, I am thankful for all the helpful comments for all

Great video. Broke mine last year. Thanks

Thanks for the its "life changing not life ending" I needed that. Also the FB group was excellent recommendation. Loved to see how active you were and thanks for discussing the mental health piece. I was hit by a jetski and sustained a level 6 fracture but like you could have died. Still grappling with the trauma but thanks for the reminder to snap me out of the victim mindset into a victor. As soon as I am cleared I too will not be running but swimming so I reduce onset of arthritis. Until then I will be living life to best of ability ✨️

I was recently hit by a vehicle making a right turn as I was walking in crosswalk. Broken left shoulder, badly broken left ankle (required surgery next day), right tibial plateau fracture that does not require surgery. And broken front tooth with bite out of alignment. I am very happy for your recovery! I head to a rehab center soon. Hoping to resume walking and safe hiking when I am able. I am not weight bearing for at least 3 months. I am not working for at least 3 months. Your video is very encouraging. Thank you.

Thank you for sharing your story. Mine Tibia plate was shattered in a freak accident. I am currently 12 weeks tomorrow out of surgery. I have been full weight bearing as tolerated for almost 2 weeks. It is VERY Life changing and I have so much longer to go. I needed your inspiration today as I'm having a couple of really bad days wondering if the pain is ever going to subside and if I'll ever walk normal again.. I'm going to find the FB group you spoke of. Thanks again, and best wishes for the rest of your future!