Orthopedics, kneecap [patella surgey], comminuted patella fracture, surgery with open reduction internal fixation with two pins and figure of eight tension band wire
2006-07-11 13:45:43 · 5 answers · asked by Jim R 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
wrong info - tension band wiring is not the treatment for comminuted fractures- they are treated by patellectomy or cerclage wiring.
you had a transverse/ horizontal fracture with some comminution.good prognosis if the reduction( putting together the pieces) was good.
keep your quads strong. keep your insurance policy.
yes, there is a risk for oa knee, but what the hell, it will come any way!
enjoy life for now.
we'll treat it when it comes, if it comes.
forget about patellofemoral arthritis for now
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2006-07-17 06:32:45 · answer #1 · answered by dr. cv. knee specialist 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with Robin, you will have a greater risk of getting osteoarthritis under that patella.
2006-07-11 13:59:56 · answer #2 · answered by mr.answerman 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are no two ways about it...
Sorry to be the one to have to break it to you...
YOU ARE GOING TO DIE.
2006-07-11 13:49:14 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ZOMG IT BLOWS UP N KNEE-GUTZ GO ALL OVER THE PLACE ZOMG WTF LOL THEN MICHAEL JACKSON COMES AND TAKES YOUR LEGS AWAY OMG.
Sorry I thought of this and just had to write it.
2006-07-11 13:47:49 · answer #4 · answered by General X 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
probably arthiritis when you get older
2006-07-11 13:48:18 · answer #5 · answered by robin j 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋