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How long after a fractured patella should i start rehab.
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Depends : Depends on how bad and what type of fx it was and what if anything was done to fix it.
Answered 5/8/2018
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6 wks usually: 6 wks for pretty good healing to begin range of motion exercises assuming the fracture remained in good position. 12 wks for full healing.
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