What should I do if my knee becomes hot after three months of patellar fracture?

What should I do if my knee becomes hot three months after a patella fracture?

Patellar fracture three months of knee fever is caused by large activities, trauma, secondary infection, osteoarthritis, meniscus injury, etc. It can be improved through enhanced care and drug treatment.

1. High activity level:

If you often over-exercise during the recovery process, it will lead to accelerated blood circulation in the knee and local fever. This is generally normal. You need to pay attention to rest and reduce activity appropriately to relieve symptoms.

2. Trauma:

If local care is not done, the knee will be hit again, which may cause soft tissue damage, pain and increased skin temperature. Local ice compresses require appropriate ice packs to relieve pain and reduce skin temperature.

3. Secondary infection:

If personal hygiene is not paid attention to after patellar fracture, local infection may also occur. After the bacteria multiply in the affected area, the temperature will rise, but it will also cause symptoms such as swelling and pain. Drugs such as amoxicillin capsules, cefuroxime axetil tablets, and erythromycin enteric-coated tablets need to be treated under the guidance of a doctor.

4. Osteoarthritis:

Patellar fractures can damage the local joint surface and even cause osteoarthritis. After excessive inflammation stimulation, local pain, stiffness and swelling will occur, and the patient may even feel the knee is hot. It is necessary to choose medications such as glucosamine hydrochloride capsules, compound chondroitin sulfate tablets, and ibuprofen sustained-release capsules according to the doctor's advice.

5. Meniscus injury:

If the patient suddenly rotates the knee joint during the recovery process, it may also cause severe pain to the meniscus, and the skin temperature will also rise, and even accompanied by obvious swelling. You can choose ibuprofen tablets, diclofenac sodium sustained-release tablets, acetaminophen tablets and other drugs under the guidance of a doctor.

You should pay attention to the care of your knee area at ordinary times, and go to a regular hospital for regular check-ups to observe your recovery.