Changsha Evening News, December 2 (Quan** reporter Xu Yuan, correspondent Xu Siyu) Recently, an anxious patient in a wheelchair came to the orthopedic clinic of Hunan Women and Children's Hospital. "Doctor, I accidentally fell yesterday, when my knee was on the ground, I couldn't move in pain, today I am completely swollen, I can only come in a wheelchair, can you help me see what's wrong?".Kang Changzhou, deputy chief physician of the Department of Orthopedics, speculated that there was a great possibility of a patella fracture caused by a hard fall in front of the knee, and after examination, the patient was diagnosed with a patellar fracture.
A patella fracture is a fracture or rupture of the patella (kneecap) that can be caused by a direct blow to the knee or a sudden force of the muscles when the knee is flexed. Clinical manifestations of patellar fractures include: significant pain and swelling, limited joint movement, abnormal shape of the injured site, and hearing a "click" sound when the fracture is broken.
If a patella fracture occurs, how can I deal with it urgently?1.Seek immediate medical attention: If a patellar fracture is suspected, you should seek immediate medical attention and seek help from a medical professional2.Don't move: Try to avoid moving the injured area while waiting for medical help to reduce further damage3.Ice: If possible, you can gently apply ice with ice cubes wrapped in ice packs or towels to reduce pain and swelling.
Patella fractures are usually divided into stable and unstable fractures. A stable fracture is one in which the patellar fragment remains in its original position, usually conservatively (e.g., rest, physical, and bracing) and does not require surgery. An unstable fracture is when a fragment of the patella moves or detaches from its original position and may require surgical intervention. Surgery usually uses internal fixations such as plates, screws, or wires to stabilize the fracture.
Now that we are in the cold winter weather, how to prevent patellar fractures in daily life?Kang Cheung Zhou reminded the public to pay attention to these four things: first, warm up before exercise, and carry out appropriate warm-up activities before engaging in sports activities or other sports to reduce the risk of muscle and joint injuries;The second is to use appropriate protective equipment, such as knee pads, in some intense sports activities, to reduce the likelihood of injury;The third is to avoid accidental falls, especially on slippery or uneven ground;The fourth is to strengthen muscles, strengthen related muscles through exercise, improve the stability of joints, and help reduce the risk of fractures.