Rehabilitation After Knee Fracture Surgery: When to Start?
After a patellar fracture that requires surgical repair with pins, is rehabilitation necessary? Hello Dr. Chou, My mother slipped and fell at home in early April, resulting in a fracture of the upper part of her knee bone. She received immediate medical attention, underwent surg...
Dr. Zhou Lizhi Reply:
Patellar fractures depend on the degree of comminution and displacement. If properly stabilized, casting may not be necessary; however, in cases of comminuted fractures or in patients with osteoporosis, casting is required. Based on the information from online sources, this appea...[Read More] Rehabilitation After Knee Fracture Surgery: When to Start?
Understanding Complications and Recovery from Comminuted Knee Fractures
Comminuted fracture of the left knee joint? Hello Dr. Chou, In early August 2003, I was involved in a car accident that resulted in a comminuted fracture of my left knee joint. Since the treatment, I have experienced the following situations: (1) On August 6, I underwent surgery...
Dr. Zhou Lizhi Reply:
Hello: 1. Comminuted fractures around the joints are complex injuries, especially in the knee joint, which contains the anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments and the meniscus. A comprehensive approach is necessary to achieve good outcomes. 2. Generally, fractures take about t...[Read More] Understanding Complications and Recovery from Comminuted Knee Fractures
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