Question 1

how can you fix a broken knee?

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Depends: It depends on the level and nature of the fracture. If it's a complicated fracture, it may need to be surgically repaired. If it is not, then one may be placed in a cast. Your orthopedic specialist should be able to give you a plan of action.

Question 2

how can you repair a broken knee?

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Depends: It depends on the level and nature of the fracture. If it's a complicated fracture, it may need to be surgically repaired. If it is not, then one may be placed in a cast. Your orthopedic specialist should be able to give you a plan of action.

Question 3

how long will it take to heal a broken knee?

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About 3 months: When you say "knee", that could be many types of fractures. If it is a tibial plateau fracture (a fracture of the top part of the tibia), those fractures generally heal in about three months. The healing time can be affected by the health of the patient (smokers and diabetics tend to heal more slowly). Also, the severity of the fracture can impact the healing time. 10-12 weeks is a good estimate.

Question 4

how long does it take for a broken knee to heal?

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About 6 weeks: It depends on the bone in the knee that is broken but figure about 6 weeks.

Question 5

how bad does a broken knee cap usually hurt?

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Several weeks: It is unusual to break a kneecap - this type of injury takes a long time to heal enough to relieve pain.   Sometimes surgery is needed.

Question 6

how to know if i have got a broken knee and toes?

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Have x-rays taken: Go see a doctor and have x-rays taken to rule out fracture.

Question 7

can there be any method to reduce pain in a broken knee cap?

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See a doctor: First, if you have a "broken" or fractured knee cap, then you should be under the care of an orthopaedic surgeon and asking your doctor is the right thing to do.   Having said that, rest, ice, and a knee immobilizer can be helpful.  Also, over the counter medications such as tylenol, (acetaminophen) advil or aleve can all provide some pain relief.

Question 8

can i walk with a broken knee cap?

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Fracture: You can depending on the severity of the fracture. If the fragments are displaced you will need surgery. Check with your local orthopedist.

Question 9

what are the differences between knee sprian, ligament tear, and broken knee?

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See below: A sprain is a stretch injury to a ligament.
A tear is a separation of the ligaments fibers.
A broken knee is when the bone is damaged and there is a separation between the ends or and internal disruption of the cells but not a separation of the ends ( a stress fracture.).

Question 10

for elderly man, what is usual tx procedure for a broken knee cap and usual prognosis?

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Too many variables-: -to give a specific answer. such as 2 pieces, transverse, comminuted &amp; # of fragments, quality of bone, open or closed. high or low velocity injury. also many co-morbidities add to poor healing: diabetes,  thyroid R a couple. obesity also. each presents one with the question how best to treat this, open, closed &amp; cast, if open what 2 use, pins, wires, both, screws or all 3. each case is different.

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