Knee Fracture
Knee Fracture
Knee fracture treatment depends on the severity and type of fracture. For minor fractures, treatment typically involves rest, immobilization with a cast or brace, and pain management with ice, elevation, and medication. Physical therapy starts once healing progresses. For more complex fractures, surgical intervention is needed, such as internal fixation with screws, plates, or rods, or in severe cases, knee replacement.
After surgery, rehabilitation with physical therapy is crucial to regain strength and motion. Recovery time varies, but most people take 3–6 months to fully recover, with gradual return to normal activities.
Knee fracture treatment involves repairing a break or crack in one or more of the bones in the knee, such as the femur (thigh bone), tibia (shin bone), or patella (kneecap). Treatment depends on the severity and location of the fracture, and can be non-surgical or surgical.
🔹 Non-Surgical Treatment (for minor fractures)
- Rest and immobilization (using a cast or brace) to keep the knee stable
- Ice and elevation to reduce swelling and pain
- Pain medication (NSAIDs like ibuprofen)
- Gradual physical therapy once healing begins
🔹 Surgical Treatment (for complex fractures)
- Internal fixation: Screws, plates, or rods used to hold bone fragments together
- Knee replacement: In severe cases, where the knee joint is beyond repair
- External fixation: When surgery is needed but the knee is too swollen for immediate internal fixation
🔹 Recovery & Rehabilitation
- Immobilization for 4–6 weeks depending on the fracture type
- Physical therapy begins once healing allows to restore strength, motion, and function
- Full recovery: 3–6 months, depending on the fracture and treatment