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Question by  cwaters2120 (31)

What is standard treatment for a fractured patella?

 
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Answer by  benjiross (993)

If the patient can raise his leg well, it needs to be immobilised and rested. If not then surgery is needed - wiring of the patella. Pain killers may be needed.

 
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Answer by  blessy (13)

If patient is able to do a straight leg raise lying flat, treatment done with a knee brace/long leg cast. For displaced fractures surgery is done with implant fixation.

 
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Answer by  Rose (6804)

Standard treatment for a broken patella includes placing the bone in a cast to make it to where it can not be moved.

 
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