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I'm wondering how common patella baja is after an orif with placement of hardware ( wire & screw) what is the recovery time after surgery to repair?
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Rare: Patella baja is rare. Takes about 8 weeks to heal. May take another 8 weeks to get full range of motion and strength.
Answered 4/2/2013
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