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2. Patella Fracture: Types, Symptoms, Treatment & Surgery

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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.

3. Kneecap Fractures (Patella Fractures) - Johns Hopkins Medicine

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   Treatment for a Fractured Kneecap. Treatment for patella fracture varies depending on how severe the break is, as well as your age, health and other factors. Urgent Care. Patella fractures can cause extensive bleeding into the joint.

4. Patellar Fractures (Broken Kneecap) - OrthoInfo - AAOS

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   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. Anatomy.

5. Patella Fracture, or a Broken Kneecap - Verywell Health

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   Treatment . Patella fractures should be seen in the emergency room. X-rays will determine the type of fracture and the amount of displacement (separation) of the fracture. One of the critical factors in determining treatment is a thorough examination.

6. Patella Fracture (Broken Kneecap) | Orthopaedic Trauma ...

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   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.

7. Patella Fractures - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf

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   Introduction. The patella is the largest sesamoid bone in the human body. [1] . The posterior aspect of the patella contains a thick cartilage layer, which is the thickest cartilage in the body. A vertical ridge separates the medial and lateral facets of the articular surface and articulates with the femoral trochlea. [2] .

8. Patella Fractures Treatment & Management - Medscape

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   Indications for operative treatment of a patella fracture include the following: Disruption of the extensor mechanism. Articular incongruity with more than 2 mm of stepoff. More than 3 mm of...