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How often is a knee replacement needed after non-displaced patella fracture, no surgery in 45 yr old otherwise healthy female?

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Dr. Jeffrey Sider answered

Specializes in Sports Medicine

Hopefully once: the typically longevity of a knee replacement is about 15-20 years Not sure if you had a nondisplaced fracture if that s what you need Id try some other treatments first you want to hold off on a replacement until youre older if possible

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Answered 11/27/2017

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Dr. Hasan Khondker answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

If it's non : displaced you likely would not need a replacement knee

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Answered 4/23/2016

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A member asked:

How often is a knee replacement needed after non-displaced patella fracture, no surgery in 45 yr old otherwise healthy female?

7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Jeffrey Sider answered

Dr Altman and 3 doctors agreed

Dr. Hasan Khondker answered

Dr Altman and 2 doctors agreed

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