What To Expect When You Have A Fracture?
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Patellar (or kneecap) fracture accounts for almost a percent of all the major skeletal injuries. Patellar is a small bone located in front of the kneecap which makes it more vulnerable to fractures. Kneecap fractures occur when one falls on their knee; it can also be caused due to high impact with a blunt object or due to a wrong body movement that exerts a lot of pressure. An eccentric contraction can also cause the same, resulting in the tearing down of ligaments and tendons. Fracture inhibits the movement in the bone causing an incredible amount of pain, if not being kept at rest. While doctors can physically examine the injury, considering the amount of pain one experiences during the stretch, X-Rays have always been the more accurate diagnosis options available. X-Rays provide a thorough and comprehensive look of the ruptured bone, hence making it easy for a doctor to understand the severity of the fracture. If the fracture comes out to be partial or the bon...