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Patellar fracture during knee replacement surgery
Joint Replacements | Last Active: Aug 15, 2023 | Replies (25)Comment receiving replies
Hello @krikett, Welcome to Connect. I know it must be difficult dealing with kneecap fracture with your knee replacement surgery. Here are a couple of articles that discuss the kneecap fracture and different treatment options that may be helpful.
-- Kneecap Fractures (Patella Fractures): https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/kneecap-fractures.
-- Patellar Fractures After Total Knee Replacement: https://www.ajronline.org/doi/pdf/10.2214/ajr.185.3.01850655.
What next is a good question to ask your surgeon or care team. Have you discussed any treatment options with your doctor or surgeon?
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I feel my surgeon was less than thorough in regards to my known risk factors prior to and during my surgery. I am 62 female with limited flexion <90 in both knees, osteoporosis and chronic pain medication management. The comminuted fracture occurred during my surgery. The repair required me to be in a long rigid brace with weight bearing as tolerated and minimal flexion for 8 weeks. The delay in active ROM and strength building physical activity severely comprised the function and performance and I am disappointed beyond measure. Only x-rays were used. No other images were taken. I firmly believe the surgeon lacked any due diligence beforehand. I'm not a candidate for MUA. I had a lumbar sympathetic nerve block that didn't help.