Knee patella fracture

In common parlance, the bone connecting the calf and thigh is called the knee, and in medicine the knee is also called the patella. However, I believe that patellar fracture is a relatively rare condition. However, when the knee is fractured, everyone must pay attention to rest and recover according to the doctor's treatment. The following article will introduce you to the relevant precautions for patellar fractures.

How long does it take for a patellar fracture to heal? The healing time of the patella is different. It will vary depending on the treatment method. If non-surgical treatment is used, it usually takes 4 to 6 weeks. If surgical fixation treatment is used, it will take longer. In addition, the specific healing process is also closely related to the patient's physical condition and the degree of injury. The standard of healing is to be able to walk independently without feeling any discomfort, which means that the patient has completely healed. But be careful not to use force during the recovery period.

It is necessary to carry out functional exercises as early as possible, including ankle dorsiflexion training and quadriceps training at an early stage. In addition, you must pay attention to getting out of bed under the premise of being fixed and do some necessary training that does not affect recovery. This is very beneficial for recovery.

During the recovery period, patients should take some nourishing medicines, such as some calcium products, to supplement calcium to achieve the effect of strengthening tendons and bones. In addition, they can take some Chinese patent medicines to facilitate good bone recovery. Also be careful not to have sex during your recovery period.

You cannot go to work if the clinical healing standards are not met. The patella is the largest sesamoid bone in the human body and an important part of the knee joint. It protects the knee joint and can also enhance the strength of the quadriceps, so good recovery is very important.

Push the patella to the left and right sides every day to prevent adhesion between the patella and the articular surface. After that, you need to do straight leg lifting exercises. At the beginning, you may not be able to lift your legs with force and it will be very painful. The patient just needs to stretch his legs to a suitable position. Do not force yourself too much to avoid further strain.

After the stitches are removed from the wound, if there is no severe edema and effusion, the patient can walk around with the plaster and crutches, but excessive force should be avoided with the feet. The patient can only walk slightly using his feet after all the external plaster is removed.

After the plaster is removed, the patient can still do flexion and extension exercises of the joints. Flexion and extension can be done on the bed at the beginning. If there are some difficulties, you can use your hands to assist. When you are more proficient in flexion and extension, you can do it with the help of the wall. You can also perform some simple activities, such as making a quilt.

If you want to recover quickly after a patellar fracture, it is recommended that you do not stand for a long time and should lie flat to avoid increasing the burden on your body after the fracture. It is best to put a bandage on your abdomen to fix it. The recovery time varies depending on the severity of the fracture. It usually takes three to six months to fully recover.

People with fractures are advised to eat more foods high in calcium, because the formation and renewal of bones requires a large amount of calcium. People with fractures especially need calcium during the period of bone recovery. They can drink some bone soup. Eggs, milk, and sesame paste are all foods rich in calcium.

Note:

People with fractures must rest more and must not do physical work. They can take a walk appropriately, but it is recommended to lie down for a long time. It takes a hundred days for a broken bone to heal. You must be patient and not rush the recovery process. Just pay attention to a proper diet to supplement calcium.