KNEE FRACTURES

Knee joint is between lower end thigh (femur) bone, upper end of Shin bone (Tibia) and Knee cap (patella). Fracture can invole either lower end of femur, Upper end of tibia or Patella. Fractures around knee joint are more often associated with ligament injuries (ACL, PCL, MCL, LCL) & Meniscal (Medial or Lateral) Tears.

Causes

Sport injuries
Road traffic accidents
Falls

Symptoms

Pain
Swelling
Inability to move the joint
Inabiliy to bear weight
Joint deformity

Investigations

X-rays
CT scan
MRI

TREATMENT

Non-Surgical

All un-displaced knee fractures can be treated by plaster cast from a groin to toe for 8-12 weeks

Surgical

Displaced fractures are treated surgically.

Distal Femur Fractures: treated with Nailing or Plates & Screws, Bone grafting when necessary.
Proximal Tibia Fractures: treated with Plates & Screws, Bone grafting when necessary.
Patella: Tension band wiring, Screws.

Dr. Gaurav Sharma

Dr. Gaurav Sharma is one of the best Orthopedic Surgeon in Lucknow. He is well known to provide patient-focused care and excellence in treating all conditions of Knee, Shoulder & other Orthopaedic problems.

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