what is the long term outcome of kneecap fracture?
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wrong info - tension band wiring is not the treatment for comminuted fractures- they are treated by patellectomy or cerclage wiring.
you had a transverse/ horizontal fracture with some comminution.good prognosis if the reduction( putting together the pieces) was good.
keep your quads strong. keep your insurance policy.
yes, there is a risk for oa knee, but what the hell, it will come any way!
enjoy life for now.
we'll treat it when it comes, if it comes.
forget about patellofemoral arthritis for now
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ZOMG IT BLOWS UP N KNEE-GUTZ GO ALL OVER THE PLACE ZOMG WTF LOL THEN MICHAEL JACKSON COMES AND TAKES YOUR LEGS AWAY OMG.
Sorry I thought of this and just had to write it.
probably arthiritis when you get older
There are no two ways about it.
Sorry to be the one to have to break it to you.
YOU ARE GOING TO DIE.
I agree with Robin, you will have a greater risk of getting osteoarthritis under that patella.
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