How to treat a kneecap fracture

How is a kneecap fracture treated?

Kneecap fracture is caused by direct or indirect violence. After a kneecap fracture, a large amount of blood will accumulate in the joint, and subcutaneous congestion and swelling will swell in front of the kneecap. In severe cases, blisters may form on the skin. When the patient moves, there will be severe pain in the knee joint, and sometimes a bone friction sensation can be felt. For patients with displaced fractures, the gap between the fracture lines can be felt.

Treatment of kneecap fracture:

The treatment of kneecap fracture is to restore the smoothness of the joint surface to the maximum extent possible, provide firmer internal fixation, strive for early knee joint movement, and prevent the occurrence of traumatic arthritis.

1. Surgical treatment: If the kneecap fracture is more than 2-3 mm, the articular surface unevenness exceeds two mm, and there is a combined extensor retinaculum tear fracture, surgical treatment is recommended, which is also a relatively effective treatment method.

2. Non-surgical treatment: Plaster support or cast fixation is an effective treatment for general kneecap fracture patients. It does not require manual reduction. The blood in the joint is drawn out and bandaged. The patient's limb is fixed in a straight position for 3 to 4 weeks with a long leg plaster support or cast. However, it is important to practice quadriceps contraction during fixation, and practice knee flexion and extension after removing the plaster support.

Dietary Note:

Patients with kneecap fractures should eat light food, such as vegetables, eggs, bean products, fruits, fish soup, lean meat juice, etc. It is forbidden to eat sour, hot, and greasy food. Remember not to eat fatty and nourishing food too early. 3 to 4 weeks after the injury, you can eat high-nutrition, high-protein, high-calcium, and vitamin-rich foods to meet the needs of callus growth and promote bone healing.