What is a Knee Fracture/Break?
The knee is the largest joint in the body. The femur (leg bone), tibia (shin bone), and patella (knee cap) join to form the knee joint. The bones are connected by ligaments. Tendons connect muscles to the bones. Knee ligaments and tendons help protect, stabilize, and move the knee. Knee ligament and tendon injuries are more common than knee fractures and breaks. Knee fractures and breaks are usually caused by a fall, traumatic accident, or sports injury.
There are many different types of knee fractures and breaks. Pain, swelling, bruising, decreased range of motion, and stiffness are common symptoms. An knee specialist orders and analyzes medical imaging studies (X-rays and an MRI) to accurately diagnose knee fractures and breaks. Customized treatment plans help fractures and breaks heal as quickly as possible.
Dr Abdul D Khan
MBBS(AMC, Vizag) MRCS(Edin, UK) MRCS(Glasg, UK) FRCS(Tr & Orth, UK) CCT(Tr & Orth, UK)