How is a Knee Fracture/Break Treated?
Nonsurgical treatment options may be used to treat knee fractures and breaks that do not disrupt knee joint integrity/anatomy. Immobilization is very important. OIBO knee specialists place the knee in a comfortable brace, splint, or cast. A wheelchair or crutches are used for the first 2-4-weeks. Bone healing is monitored via X-rays. Once the bone completely heals, patients return to normal activities. Anti-inflammatory and pain medications may be prescribed. Physical therapy may be used as well.
Surgery may be recommended to treat knee fractures and breaks that disrupt knee joint integrity/anatomy. During an open reduction internal fixation (ORIF) procedure, an OIBO specialist reduces the fractured bone and uses screws and a plate or rod to fixate it. Immobilization after surgery is important. A comfortable splint is used for 2-4-weeks. Bone healing takes places over many weeks.
Dr Abdul D Khan
MBBS(AMC, Vizag) MRCS(Edin, UK) MRCS(Glasg, UK) FRCS(Tr & Orth, UK) CCT(Tr & Orth, UK)