What is a Patellectomy?
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What is a Patellectomy?
Patellectomy is a surgical option after severe patella fractures. Surgeons have also used this procedure as a treatment for arthritis of the patella. Problems associated with patellectomy include loss of normal knee power and function, quadriceps weakness, and failure to resolve anterior knee pain.
What is the patella?
The patella is the largest sesamoid bone in the human body and is located anterior to knee joint within the tendon of the quadriceps femoris muscle, providing an attachment point for both the quadriceps tendon and the patellar ligament.
What is bifid patella?
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A bipartite patella forms when a portion of the patella does not completely heal along the bony edges of the patella. Most commonly, this is in the upper and outer (superolateral) portion of the patella. Bipartite patella is quite common, usually asymptomatic, and is found in 2% of the population on x-rays.
What happens after a Patellectomy?
Symptoms after patellectomy Once your patella has been removed you will suffer from instability in your knee joint along with pain and swelling. You will also experience stiffness and a significant reduction in range of movement in your knee and may be unable to straighten your leg fully.
Is a bipartite patella serious?
Having a bipartite patella is rare, and most people with them don’t even know they have one. If it does cause you pain, there are several effective treatment options available. While you may need to rest for a few months after treatment, you should be able to return to your normal level of activity after you recover.
Does bipartite patella cause problems?
However, in 2% of cases, bipartite patella does go on to cause problems. This usually happens when the cartilage tissue between the bones, the synchondrosis, is damaged, causing irritation and inflammation. This is usually from a direct blow to the front of the knee, a fall or repetitive overloading at the knee.
Can a person live without patella?
Once your patella has been removed you will suffer from instability in your knee joint along with pain and swelling. You will also experience stiffness and a significant reduction in range of movement in your knee and may be unable to straighten your leg fully.
Why do you need a knee cap?
The kneecap, or patella, is the bone that covers your knee. It helps give the joint strength and structure, which allows your legs to bend and turn safely.
What happens if you leave a broken knee untreated?
If a bone fracture is left untreated, it can result in either a nonunion, meaning, the bone does not heal complete and it remains broken, or a malunion, meaning the bone heals incorrectly. Both will allow pain, swelling, and function to worsen over time.
Can I walk normally after patella surgery?
If the bone has healed, you may be able to start walking without crutches. Physical therapy continues for another two to four weeks after that, or until the patella has healed enough that you don’t experience pain during low-impact physical activities.
How can I cure my knee pain?
Self-care measures for an injured knee include:
- Rest. Take a break from your normal activities to reduce repetitive strain on your knee, give the injury time to heal and help prevent further damage.
- Ice. Ice reduces both pain and inflammation.
- Heat.
- Compression.
- Elevation.
