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Patella Fracture surgery
I suffered patella fracture. I had my surgery on 12 November. Procedure - orif Tbw. I had my stitches removed on 24th November. After that, I am advised to walk with cane and try to bend my leg slowly and regain motion slowly. It is really difficult to bend it. Knee is really stiff. Should i take help from physiotherapy or try to regain motion myself. My surgeon didn't suggest me Physiotherapy. My next follow up visit is after one month. Any exercise i can do to regain motion.
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Dr. Vijay Kumar Loya
Orthopedic surgeon
11 yrs exp
Hyderabad
you should wait for fracture to heal before physiotherapy. restarting motion depends on lot of factors
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consult directly for further management
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Dr. Sam Supreeth
Orthopedist
13 yrs exp
Pune
Hello
Stiffness of knee is expected after patella surgery.
Continue the exercises and there is no harm in approaching a physiotherapist.
Beware not to be aggressive with rehabilitation
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