Patella (Kneecap) Fracture
The Patella is your kneecap. It can be easily broken from a traumatic full or direct hit to the front of your knee. It is a serious injury often requiring surgery. These fractures are painful and debilitating. The degree of damage can range from a slight crack to fractures in several places. The bone can either be still relatively intact (non-displaced) or separated (displaced). Over the long term, a patellar fracture may cause other problems in your knee such as arthritis in the knee joint.
If the fracture is extensive, you’ll need surgery by a Milwaukee Knee Doctor to put the pieces back together. This is extremely important since a shattered bone is very unstable. It will be difficult or impossible for you to walk or even move your knee. Long term, it could cause severe arthritis.
If the bones are still in place, your injury may not require surgery. A knee immobilizer or other braces and physical therapy will still be needed. Many people use crutches during recovery to avoid putting weight on the knee. Wisconsin Work Injury Doctor is the knee injury doctor Milwaukee relies on.
