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Pattela hairline fracture
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I am Sahil 32 years old , i have a hairline fracture in pattela . I met with an accident on 16th July and apply a cast around 10 days and still wearing, but the cast is too heavy and unable sleep and my thigh muscle got stiff..what can I do...please suggest
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If your not comfortable with cast then u can go for knee brace to immobilise .
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Repeat X-ray after 6 weeks
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Avoid knee bending now and start Physio and knee bending after 6 weeks .
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You can use a light weight knee brace for time being .
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repeat the x ray after 6 weeks
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avoid squatting position
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You can change the cast to Lightweight Fibreglass cast or Long knee brace.
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repeat Xray Patella.
Start movements of knee
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Wear light weight Cylinderical cast followed by knee brace with gradual knee Range of motion exercises
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Long knee brace
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cast will be there atleast for 6 weeks. Light weight cast r available in market
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Dr. Ravikumar Chandulal Makadia
Orthopedic surgeon
6 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Remove cast
Wear knee brace
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Dr. Vilas P Chavan
Orthopedic surgeon
9 yrs exp
Pune
Wear Long Knee Brace
Avoid Squating Position And Crossed Leg Sitting
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in between start physiotherapy Ankle Toe Movement
SQ SH exercise
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Dr. Omkar J S
Orthopedic surgeon
7 yrs exp
Pune
A cast is necessary for proper fracture healing, usually for a duration of at least 4–6 weeks.
You may consider using a fiberglass cast, which is lighter and more comfortable than the conventional plaster of Paris (POP) cast.
After cast removal, a supervised physiotherapy regimen is essential to help regain knee range of motion (ROM) and muscle strength.
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