How long does it take to recover from a fractured patella?

Most patients will be able to return to their normal activities within 3 to 6 months. For patients with severe fractures, the return to activity may take longer. Your doctor may suggest some lifestyle changes to help protect your knee and prevent future problems.

How long does Orif patella surgery take?

Wear a loose pair of pants or other clothing that will fit comfortably over your knee bandage when you leave the hospital. In an open reduction-internal fixation (ORIF) surgery, which usually lasts approximately two hours, the skin is opened and the broken bones are put back together by the surgeon.

Can I walk on a patella fracture?

In most cases, patients can walk while the bone heals as long as the brace keeps the knee straight during ambulation. Most patients use crutches, a walker or a cane for stability during the healing process.

How long after fractured patella can I walk?

For six to eight weeks or longer, you will not be able to put any weight on your leg until the bone is completely healed. Most people use crutches during this period. A knee brace may be recommended. Whether or not you have surgery, rehabilitation plays an important role in getting you back to your daily activities.

How do you rehab a fractured patella?

Your physical therapist may recommend incorporating simple stretching and strengthening movements into a home routine in between sessions. Physical therapy may continue once a week for six to eight weeks or until the patella fracture is healed completely.

Can a patella fracture heal itself?

Most people will return to their normal activities within three to six months, though those with severe injuries may require longer to heal. Your doctor may suggest making changes to your daily routine to prevent re-injury.

How long does it take to bend your knee after ORIF surgery?

The surgeon has to put the bottom-half of the knee back together using pins and plates. The pins and plates hold the knee in place while the bone heals. It usually takes 6-12 weeks for the bones to heal and for the structure of the knee to be stable enough to start putting weight through the leg.

How do you sleep with a broken patella?

How do you sleep with a broken patella? Since you’ll be wearing a brace, cast, or splint to keep your knee immobile, sleeping on your back is likely to be most comfortable position. You may also want to use pillows underneath the knee to keep it slightly elevated.

How can I strengthen my knee after broken patella?

Straight leg raising in lying down: You lie down on the mat and bend your both legs at the knee so that your both foot are on the floor. Now lift the leg you want to exercise up to 45 degrees. Hold it there for 10 seconds and then repeat with other leg. Do 10 times with each leg and two times a day.

Is it OK to wear a knee brace all day?

If your orthopedist recommends it, you can wear your brace all day. However, improper use of a knee brace can worsen your pain or cause further damage to the knee. If you are using a brace that immobilizes your knee, the joint can weaken.

Is Orif considered major surgery?

Generally, ORIF is an urgent surgery. Your doctor might recommend ORIF if your bone: breaks in multiple places.

How do you sleep after ORIF surgery?

Invest in a specialized pillow, like a body pillow, for elevation—keeping the broken bone above your heart prevents blood from pooling and causing swelling. Try sleeping on your back first while propped up on a few pillows. If that doesn’t work, slowly adjust yourself to a side position if possible.

How do you repair a patella fracture?

The type of patellar repair surgery you need depends on the kind of patellar fracture you have. You may need an arthroscopic or open reduction and fixation, a partial patellectomy, or a total patellectomy. Your caregiver will repair your kneecap by putting the fractured pieces of it back into their correct places.

What is the treatment for a patella fracture?

Stable patella fractures are usually treated by immobilizing the knee. Displaced patella fractures. Broken pieces of bone are separated and patella anatomy is affected. Displaced patella fractures typically require surgical intervention.

What are the signs of a patella hairline fracture?

What are the signs and symptoms of a patellar fracture? Pain when your knee is touched or when you move your leg Swelling and bruising around your knee Being able to straighten your leg but not to bend it Not being able to stand up or put weight on your leg

How to prevent patella fracture?

Apply ice on your knee for 15 to 20 minutes every hour or as directed. Use an ice pack, or put crushed ice in a plastic bag. Cover it with a towel. Ice helps prevent tissue damage and decreases swelling and pain.