Do I need a cast for a broken kneecap?

Hello, TCM ** fractures do not need to be cast, because if the cast is fixed for too long, the joint will be stiff in the future, affecting the normal bending of the joint. It is recommended to have an upper splint for external fixation so that the bones do not become dislocated due to your usual activities. As for how long it takes for your fracture to heal depends on what kind of ** you choose, if you just recuperate at home after the fracture to let the bone grow slowly, such a ** method is very slow, generally the fastest takes three months, and the slow one takes six months to basically **, some patients can not heal completely for up to a year or two, and the fracture does not heal for a long time, it will be easy to produce lesions, such as non-union, osteonecrosis, etc.

If you choose traditional Chinese medicine**, you don't need to rest for such a long time, direct external application of traditional Chinese medicine can achieve the effect of rapid bone growth, early fracture within a month of injury, about 25 to 30 days can be basically healed, if the fracture beyond 50 days still can not heal, it means that the doctor's level is low.

In the early stage of fracture, avoid eating foods high in calcium, use Western medicine with caution, especially drugs containing hormones, to avoid bone lesion necrosis, and eat fresh vegetables and appropriate amount of fresh meat in season.

Hu's Orthopedics wishes you a speedy **!

The kneecap you mean the patella, right? She is divided into 3 types.

Upper, middle and lower fractures.

If it is a minor fracture in the middle.

You can put a cast or not.

But be sure to pay attention to knee bending movements and do less work.

If the fracture is large, a cast or surgery cannot be avoided.

Because the kneecap plays a very important role in knee flexion.

Patellar ligaments.

Yes, it will take 3 months at the earliest, it depends on whether your body is good or not, it is best to eat more nutritious things, now it's okay, mainly when you take the plaster cast to move the flexibility of the joint is the most important, it is very painful, to insist on it, I wish you a good day**!!

Plaster is definitely going to be hit! 100 days of broken bones! You're young, energetic, pay attention to your life, no problem! Good luck soon**!

Of course, you have to fight, otherwise what if you get hurt a second time, don't you want to get better sooner?

Patients with fractures often require a cast for immobilization, and there are three main situations:

First, after the fracture, the patient needs to use a cast as a temporary immobilization to keep the broken end of the fracture stable.

Second, to reduce the pain and swelling caused by the movement of the fractured end, the patient is temporarily immobilized with a cast, in which case the doctor confirms that the patient can be conservative**. Then the patient can be treated first, and then the cast can be used as the final immobilization.

In other words, the plaster can be used as the ultimate fixation method for fracture fixation.

Thirdly, after the fractured patient has undergone surgical open reduction and internal fixation, the patient needs to be fixed in the early stage, so at this time, it is also necessary to use a plaster cast to fix it.

When the doctor thinks that the patient can function on his own, he will remove the cast as soon as possible, which means that the cast can be used as a way of transition and relief first.

This is because fracture healing takes a long time to complete, during which external fixation is required to maintain a good position after fracture reduction to prevent re-displacement, and plaster fixation can play an effective role in external fixation of the fracture site.

Because the bone can be fixed in this way, the bone will not be deformed, which can help the bone to recover quickly.

There are several main reasons why a cast should be put on after a fracture:

1.Fix the fracture site: A cast can fix the fracture site and prevent the broken bone from moving and misalignment. This is critical for fractures because the bone cannot heal properly if the fracture site is not stable.

2.Pain relief: When a bone is broken, it causes intense pain after the bone breaks. Pain can be reduced by a cast while avoiding unnecessary movement and pressure, which can further aggravate the pain.

3.Promotes healing: A cast can be used to keep the fracture site stable and quiet, allowing the bone to heal slowly. This helps to protect the fracture site from re-injury while speeding up the healing process.

4.Prevention of complications: If a fracture is not properly ** and fixed, it can lead to many complications such as blood vessels, nerve damage, infection, etc. Wearing a cast can reduce the incidence of complications while helping to restore bone function.

In conclusion, a cast is a necessary step in a fracture**. By fixing the anterior fracture site, relieving pain, promoting healing, and preventing complications, the fracture site can be effectively restored.

1. If the patella fracture is not operated on, a cast is usually required, and the cast is not short, about three months. If the patellar fracture is surgical**, there is no need to wear a cast after the operation, because no matter which surgical method is used, the internal fixation is relatively firm and strong, and even if the knee joint is moved after surgery, the patella will not be separated and displaced, so there is no need to wear a cast after the operation.

2. If there is a patellar fracture, if the separation and displacement of the patella is less than four millimeters, and the articular surface is intact, you can choose to have a conservative plaster cast, but when the plaster is conservative, it takes about four to six weeks for the cast, during which the patient should take the initiative to exercise the quadriceps muscle and ankle pump to avoid muscle atrophy and the formation of thrombosis in the lower limbs. After 4 to 6 weeks, the cast can be removed, and depending on the healing situation, we need to exercise the knee joint, which can restore some of the knee flexion function.

3 The vast majority of patellar fractures do not require replacement. Because there are many methods for patellar fractures, and the surgery is also very mature, basically a perfect reduction and fixation can be achieved through surgery. Only those pathological fractures, that is, pathological fractures caused by bone tumors and patellar loss, or patellar crushed and cannot be fixed, are considered patellar replacement, and the effect after patellar replacement is difficult to achieve particularly satisfactory.

4 Theoretically speaking, it is possible, but in practice, patellar fracture should be taken correctly**. Whether it is external fixation or internal fixation, the basic principles of fracture should be followed, that is, three points: reduction, fixation and functional exercise.

The hot compress can only relieve the local symptoms all of a sudden, and its role is to treat the symptoms but not the root cause, and it cannot replace the normal method of patellar fracture. Moreover, in clinical practice, many people do not grasp the temperature of the hot compress well, resulting in local burns, which not only does not solve the problem of fractures, but also increases unnecessary injuries in vain.

The main purpose of wearing a cast is to play a supporting role and allow your bones to recover better.

Gypsum is actually an important method for orthopedics in the trauma, gypsum is a kind of after a series of operations, finally made into a powdery state, and then wound together with gauze, which can be better shaped, better wound in the patient's fracture place, can play a fixed role.

Plaster cast** has certain benefits, because the degree of fracture is different, or the size of the area is different, we can use plaster cast for fixation. Generally, the plaster ** method is used for intra-articular fractures, orthopedic surgery, bone and joint tuberculosis and other phenomena. Nowadays, the most common method of plaster is very common, but although it is through the method of plaster cast, you can fix your limbs, but you should also pay attention to rest on time, and you should also pay attention to diet.

The so-called "100 days of broken muscles and bones", so when you put on a plaster, you should pay attention to your bed rest, don't take heavier things, and diet, you should eat more tomatoes, spinach, rape, carrots, because these vegetables are rich in vitamins and minerals, through the consumption of these fresh vegetables, you can make the patient as soon as possible, but also promote the recovery of the patient.

You should also eat some foods containing protein, which can be done by drinking bone broth, milk and soy products, so that your wounds can heal quickly and improve the body's immune function, which is better. Usually maintain a good attitude, don't be depressed all day long because you can't go out and walk around excessively, you should adjust your mentality in time, which is more important.

There is also the period of recuperation, we should not drink alcohol or smoke, because these behaviors are not right and will affect the healing of our wounds, so we should quit smoking and alcohol, because alcohol and tobacco will affect our body and will lead to other diseases.

Doing so will prevent you from moving, which will cause your bones to be injured again, which will allow you to maintain them better, making your body healthier and recovering better.

In this way, there will be a fixation, there will be no fracture again, and you can also let yourself have a standardized life, and it will not affect the **.

In this way, the effect of shaping can be achieved, and then it will not cause the bones to bend, and at the same time, it will not cause the bones to mutate.

The cast can be used to fix the fracture so that there will be no secondary fracture when the person moves.

Because only in this way can you make your bones develop better, and you can ensure that your bones will not grow crooked.

The answer is yes, minor fractures also require a cast. Fractures are caused by a variety of causes that disrupt the continuity and integrity of the bones, with trauma being the main cause, causing localized pain, swelling, and dysfunction.

For the principle of fracture **, the main thing is to carry out reduction, strong fixation, and functional exercise is required in the later stage. Therefore, for minor fractures, a cast is also required.

If a cast is not applied, the fracture may become more pronounced, and even cause damage to the blood vessels and nerves, resulting in more serious limb dysfunction. Cast immobilization is effective in stabilizing fracture fractures, facilitating fracture recovery, and reducing pain, swelling, and dysfunction. It generally takes about six weeks to get a cast, and if the fracture heals well, the cast can be removed for functional exercises.

Depending on the situation, if the bone can be dislocated or deformed, a cast should be applied.

Fractures that can heal naturally without affecting limb movement do not require a cast.

It can be seen from the hospital film, the doctor analyzes the results, and the doctor will help you judge whether to put a plaster cast.

Minor fractures require a cast. This is because even minor fractures may be displaced. Minor fractures may occur if they are not immobilized with a cast, local activities or minor trauma may occur.

Minor fractures require a cast or splinting**, and surgery for severe fractures**.

Let's start by understanding what a fracture means.

A fracture is a disruption of the integrity and continuity of the carat bone and can be caused by external trauma, bone disease, and trauma-related fractures are the most common. Common bone diseases include bone tumors, osteomyelitis, etc., and pathological fractures can occur with a slight external force.

Do I need a cast for surgery on a broken bone?

Whether a cast is needed after fracture surgery depends on the stability of the fracture end.

If the fracture end is fixed firmly and the stability is relatively good, it generally does not need to be fixed with a plaster, if it is a patella fracture surgery, it is necessary to apply a plaster cast to fix the Sisen cavity, which generally takes about one month to two months, and when the fracture heals about the same, the plaster can be removed, and the plaster is fixed, which can not only play the role of the affected area, but also prevent the fracture from being misaligned, and can also reduce the activity of the injury and promote fracture healing. When applying the plaster, try not to put force on the injured part, and the plaster part should not touch the water, and the plaster will become soft after touching the water, and it will lose its fixed effect.

After fracture surgery, the fixed cast must elevate the affected limb, and the affected limb must be higher than the heart level, which is conducive to blood rejuvenation and skin flow, and can also play a role in the purpose of rapid swelling.