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How is a patella fracture treated? Examination: The treatment for a patella fracture depends on the nature of your break. Your healthcare provider will begin by physically examining your knee and checking for signs of hemarthrosis.
Treatment is either immobilization or surgical fixation depending on fracture displacement and integrity of the extensor mechanism.
Patella fractures can cause extensive bleeding into the joint. Emergency treatment may include draining blood and fluid from the joint to reduce swelling and pain and to make it easier to diagnose the problem.
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.
Treatment depends on whether the bone pieces are touching and if your leg can be straightened. If the pieces are pulled apart, you'll likely need surgery to put them back together. If there's just a crack in the kneecap and the bones aren't pulled apart, you may not need surgery.
Patella fractures account for approximately 1 percent of all skeletal injuries in both adults and children. The anatomy, presentation, diagnosis, and non-operative management of patella fractures is reviewed here.
Treatment for these types of patellar fractures may include a long leg cast or a knee immobilizer to hold the leg in place while the bone heals. You may also have to limit your activity and avoid placing weight on your knee.
For displaced patellar fractures, surgical treatment is warranted to maximize the potential for successful outcomes. Operative treatment aims to restore extensor function, align articular incongruities, and allow early motion.
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 repair the kneecap.
Orthopedists at NYU Langone may recommend casts and braces, electronic bone stimulation, physical therapy, or medicine for a patella fracture. Learn more.