Bone breaks around the knee :

Help w/patella fracture - - Posted by jerrymhg (jerrymhg), 11 January 2005

Has anyone else had a patella fracture( very minute displacement w/no tendon or ligament involvement) who didn't require surgery as I didn't?  It has been 6 weeks now- I am out of my immobilizer- starting some exercises at home the Dr. showed me - any feedback someone can help me with? thanks
Posted by kgrosskurth (Kathy G), 13 January 2005

Hi Jerry - I hope you enjoy posting with us!!

We have several knee fractures who will give you excellent advice. There is also a thread someone started not too long ago about a month or so ago so you may want to search back through the topics and read the replies - those may help you, too.

Again, I just wanted to wish you well and welcome you aboard!!  
Posted by jerrymhg (jerrymhg), 13 January 2005

Thanks- yes everything has been very helpful- and I can see that almost every fracture is a bit different in its treatment.
Posted by kgrosskurth (Kathy G), 16 January 2005

You are sooooo right about that, Jerry - that is even true with TP breaks, especially when you get into damaged muscle tissue, torn tendons and ligaments, lost cartillage, etc. Fortunately, I didn't have any of those problems with my break, so I was very blessed.

At any rate, I wish you all the best in your recovery!  
Posted by lizl (lizl), 17 January 2005

Hi, Jerry!

Welcome aboard.

How are you feeling? It's good news that your doctor has given you the go-ahead with exercises. I recommend physical therapy to anyone who has been injured. I cannot imagine doing it on my own.

LizL

This old Forum was so valuable that we have kept it as an archive. It is just for reference. If you want to ask questions or offer advice, there is also a current Bulletin Board which you can access from our home page.

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