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Kate Gosselin Has Surgery for Tibial Plateau Fracture After Dog Collision

She relayed the diagnosis to followers on TikTok during a hospital recovery.

Overview

  • During a TikTok Live, Gosselin said her dog Meika ran into her leg at full speed, causing a tibial plateau fracture that required plates and pins.
  • She said the operation lasted about three hours and quoted her surgeon describing the injury as a life-altering event.
  • Gosselin characterized the procedure as among the top three most painful surgeries and said she is on multiple pain medications.
  • She told fans the surgery went well and that she plans a fuller account in a forthcoming livestream and follow-up posts.
  • Gosselin said her boyfriend, identified as Steve, was with her during the incident and helped her get to medical care.