Patellar Fracture Physiotherapy in Indirapuram

Treatment options

Non-displaced fractures, where the pieces stay in place and you can still straighten your leg, are often treated in a brace with the knee held straight. Displaced fractures, or those that stop you lifting your leg straight, usually need surgery with wires, screws or plates.

Rehabilitation

The knee usually stiffens during immobilisation, so restoring bend is a major goal once your surgeon allows it. Progress is gradual, with the surgeon often setting how much bend is permitted each week. Quadriceps strength is rebuilt starting with gentle muscle activation and progressing to functional exercises.

Walking, stairs, getting up from chairs and eventually squatting are practised as the knee allows. Hardware can sometimes cause discomfort when kneeling, and some people have it removed later.

Recovery usually takes three to six months. Some people have long-term discomfort with kneeling.

Exercises often used for Patellar Fracture

These are exercises our physiotherapists commonly include. Which ones suit you, how many and in what order depends on your assessment and stage of recovery.

All knee exercises

Frequently asked questions