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Patella Fracture

2019-05-06 11:10:16
What are the treatment options available for the fracture. The fracture was a result of a downhill fall.
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It is a lower pole fracture patella ( Avulsion type of Injury). You can get a screw fixed to counter patella tendon pull and get rehabilitated earlier. Conservative treatment need 4-6 weeks of cast application which is lengthy and should be avoided.

Answered2019-05-11 01:01:42

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If you can lift the leg with knee straight and not being bent (SLR) from the bed you do not need any surgery but if you can't then you need surgery. Normally these fractures should heal on their own without any surgery

Answered2019-05-06 13:34:44

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This can be treated both by immobilization in a cast for 4 weeks and surgical fixation.
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See an orthopaedic surgeon for clinical examination and further treatment.

Answered2019-05-30 13:48:31

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