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Patella fracture
Patella fracture and xray is attached just wanted to know whether immobilization would heal the injury or there is need of surgery.
No swelling no pain person can walk bent knee without pain can do straight leg up while sleeping.
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Dr. Rakesh Kumar
Orthopedic surgeon
6 yrs exp
Coimbatore
Actively if u r able to lift your leg without bending knee then it can be managed without surgery if not you will need surgery. Better descision can be taken after clinically examining you.
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Dr. Rahul Kumar Pandey
Orthopedic surgeon
10 yrs exp
Lucknow
Proper management depends on patient requirements and physical examination.Please get personal consult with orthopedic surgeon for proper evaluation.
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Dr. Ravikumar Chandulal Makadia
Orthopedic surgeon
7 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Reply already given
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Dr. Naveen Kumar
Orthopedic Surgeon
5 yrs exp
Rewa
upper pole, lower pole and transverse patella fracture needs fixation by surgical method. Kindly consult any orthopaedics for the operative management.
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Till then use patella brace.
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