Symptoms of patellar fracture

Written by Lv Yao

Orthopedics

Updated on April 07, 2025

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Patella fractures often occur due to direct trauma, such as a sudden fall that can result in a fracture of the patella, and symptoms include localized pain, swelling, and limited flexion and extension of the knee joint. If the patella fracture is widely separated, the presence of a hollow state anterior to the patella can be used to diagnose the fracture. The treatment of a patella fracture should be chosen based on a comprehensive analysis of the displacement of the fracture and the displacement of the joint surface.

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