Knee Fracture
A patellar fracture is a break in the patella, or kneecap, the small bone that sits at the front of your knee. Because the patella acts as a shield for your knee joint, it is vulnerable to fracture if you fall directly onto your knee or hit it against the dashboard in a vehicle collision. A patellar fracture is a serious injury that can make it difficult or even impossible to straighten your knee or walk.
Some simple patellar fractures can be treated by wearing a cast or splint until the bone heals. In most patellar fractures, however, the pieces of bone move out of place when the injury occurs. For these more complicated fractures, surgery is needed to restore and stabilize the kneecap and allow for the return of function.
Types of Patellar Fractures
Stable fracture & Displaced fracture: In a displaced fracture, the broken ends of the bone are separated and do not line up correctly. The normally smooth joint surface may also be disrupted. This type of fracture often requires knee replacement surgery to put the pieces of bone back together.
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