Kate Gosselin has had a ruff week. The nurse and former reality TV star revealed Tuesday that she was hospitalized after suffering a \u201clife-altering\u201d injury during a game of fetch with her two German Shepherds.<\/p>\n
\u201cIn terms of rating pain\u2026I\u2019ve had kidney stones and this literally rates up there,\u201d Gosselin, 50, said in a TikTok live session. \u201cI was screaming and making the craziest noises.\u201d Kate Gosselin is asking fans for prayers after suffering a \u201clife-altering\u201d injury. TikTok\/@kate.gosselin<\/span><\/p>\n Once at the emergency room, X-rays and a CAT scan revealed that the mother of eight had sustained a tibial plateau fracture when her dog, Meika, ran into her leg at full speed. Gosselin later underwent a three-hour surgery to fix the break, which left her with \u201cplates and screws\u201d in her leg and unable to \u201cbear weight for the next three months.\u201d<\/p>\n It\u2019s a break in the flat upper section of the tibia, the bone running from your knee to your ankle. This area plays a vital role in bearing your body\u2019s weight. Fractures in the area can significantly impact your knee\u2019s alignment, stability and movement, according to Medscape. A tibial plateau fracture. Dr_Microbe \u2013 stock.adobe.com<\/span><\/p>\n Tibial plateau fractures typically result from major trauma, such as car crashes and sports injuries. However, for those with weakened bones \u2014 like people with osteoporosis \u2014 even a simple fall can cause the break. The injury is rare, accounting for just 1% of all fractures in the general population and 8% among older adults, according to a 2022 study. Gosselin\u2019s dog, Meika. Instagram\/Kate Gosselin<\/span><\/p>\n Symptoms can vary but often start with pain that ranges from mild to severe, depending on how serious the fracture is. This is usually accompanied by swelling, tenderness and discoloration around the knee. Patients may also experience limited motion, difficulty bearing weight on the leg and sometimes a visible deformity or bump.<\/p>\n The severity of these fractures can vary from a small crack to a shattered bone. The treatment approach depends on how bad the injury is and the strength of your joints. For minor fractures, treatment might involve wearing a hinged knee brace and using a walker or crutches for eight to 12 weeks, according to Kaiser Permanente. The former reality star shared the ordeal on TikTok. TikTok\/@kate.gosselin<\/span><\/p>\n But most people need surgery, in which surgeons use plates and screws to hold the bone pieces together. In some cases, a total joint replacement is necessary. If there\u2019s significant soft tissue damage alongside the fracture, surgery is typically delayed until those tissues heal. Gosselin\u2019s family was the subject of the reality television show \u201cJon & Kate Plus 8.\u201d AP<\/span><\/p>\n After surgery, physical therapy plays a key role in restoring strength, flexibility and mobility to the knee. Recovery typically takes three to four months. \u201cThat really sucks,\u201d Gosselin said about the long recovery following her surgery. \u201cI hate to think about it.\u201d <\/p>\n Introduction to Kate Gosselin’s Injury Kate Gosselin has had a ruff week. The nurse and former reality TV star revealed Tuesday that she was hospitalized after suffering a \u201clife-altering\u201d injury during a game of fetch with her two German Shepherds. The Incident \u201cIn terms of rating pain\u2026I\u2019ve had kidney stones and this literally rates up […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":23493,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"rank_math_lock_modified_date":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[22],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-23491","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-health-wellness"},"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/nypost.com\/wp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2025%2F10%2F112581081.jpg?quality%3D90%26strip%3Dall&w=1920&resize=1920,1279&ssl=1","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/new-york\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23491"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/new-york\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/new-york\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/new-york\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/new-york\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=23491"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/new-york\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23491\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":23494,"href":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/new-york\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23491\/revisions\/23494"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/new-york\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/23493"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/new-york\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=23491"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/new-york\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=23491"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/new-york\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=23491"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Diagnosis and Treatment<\/h2>\n
Understanding Tibial Plateau Fracture<\/h2>\n
What is a Tibial Plateau Fracture?<\/h3>\n
How Common are Tibial Plateau Fractures?<\/h3>\n
Symptoms and Treatment<\/h2>\n
Symptoms<\/h3>\n
Treatment<\/h3>\n
Recovery and Aftermath<\/h2>\n
Conclusion<\/h2>\n
FAQs<\/h2>\n
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\nA: It\u2019s a break in the flat upper section of the tibia.<\/li>\n
\nA: They are rare, accounting for just 1% of all fractures in the general population.<\/li>\n
\nA: Symptoms include pain, swelling, tenderness, and discoloration around the knee.<\/li>\n
\nA: Treatment depends on the severity of the fracture and may include surgery or wearing a hinged knee brace.<\/li>\n
\nA: Recovery typically takes three to four months.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"